I assume that is simply for starting the engine. What you do after that depends on what you are doing. If running in adjust the needle valve to a leanish setting, as you want the piston / liner to get up to temperature quickly, don't run it rich as you would for an old style engine, otherwise you will have a very tight engine and you will be putting undue strain on it. A lot of people just put it in a plane and go fly. The only drawback is that the engine will run in quickly and hence needle settings will vary (or your rpm if you don't touch the needle between flights). It should settle down after 10 or 15 flights. you will know when you have it run in, because the fuel consumption drops significantly at that stage,

Regards,

Andrew.

Hey all,
I plan on running my LA 46 for the first time tomorrow. The instructions say open the needle 1 1/2 turns. That does not sound correct to me. Comments?

Thank you,
Jim

    I have no reason to think it's not correct, or in any way fatal. I found the preset needle on my 25LAs to be right on the money, so I wouldn't dismiss their advice. Of course, if it doesn't start, then no reason to keep it either.

      Brett