Engine/Break-in Harold Werner "Rickster" (USA)

Here is my engine break in that I always do... works very good for both long life and power...

I first pull the motor apart and make sure no flashing is anywhere.
Then I seal everything up with a high temperature sealer.
I follow the manufactures settings for needle setting on the break in procedures..

I start the motor and run it at a fairly rich setting with the idle up so the motor gets up to about 65 degrees Celsius, I run the whole tank through this way.
Then I let the motor cool down and I start it again with it one turn leaner (clock wise) on the high speed needle with same higher idle speed. 
I let the engine get up to about 80 degrees Celsius. 
On the second tank of fuel then I let it cool down again.

I then will run the car on the 3rd tank using not more then 1/4 throttle. I let the engine up to about 85 degrees Celsius.
On the 3rd and 4th tank I set the needles closer to running conditions and let cool down again. 
Then by 5th tank it is ready to race.
I get really long life out of my motors this way and lots of power.
Hope this helps! 
Do not turn any screw on the engine, but start with the factory setting for easy starting!

TEAM TWF8 TIPS

TIP 1 ! The break-in period is 80% the key for a good running engine and a long lifetime. Try to stay below all maximum settings of the engine performance. If you are just running your car for fun, then be sure that the engine is running always at a richer setting. 
Try to warm up the engine for 2 minutes minimum by running the car at medium speed (rpm's) before asking the maximum power from your engine.

TIP 2 ! When your engine was running fine before and it does not want to start, then this is the golden rule. Open the throttle fully. 
Start the engine without connecting a glowplug igniter for 3 seconds. Lift the car and then close the throttle. Now put the glow igniter on and the engine should start, easily. If not check for fuel, defective glow-plug or whatever. But do not touch the needles. Only minor changes (all within a 1/2 turn) could be needed if the external circumstances are changed. A good running engine, does not need frequent needle changing.

TIP 3 ! Always check the engine temperature frequently, by putting some spit on your finger and then on the cooling head. If it does not evaporate the engine temperature is below 100 °C. You may close the high speed needle a little if required. If it stays for 3 to 4 seconds the temperature is OK. If it evaporate direct, then open the high speed needle until the temperature goes down. An engine temperature system is a nice feature and can prevent premature engine failure due to overheating.

TIP 4 ! After using your engine these are the things to do:
Remove all fuel in the engine and carburator by taking off the fuel line and let the engine run until it stops. Then put some after run oil in the engine and run the motor for 3 seconds on the starter box so the oil is spread inside the engine well. This will prevent rust building up inside the engine if not used for a long period.

TIP 5 ! Use a good airfilter.

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