Lubrication
After you have completed the assembly of your Stirling engine, apply a drop or two of light machine oil at the three lubrication points shown in Figure 3.
Axle Bushing
Axle Bushing
Cooling
Cylinder
Figure 3. Model H8103 lubrication locations.
Operation
Isopropyl alcohol is an extremely flammable and volatile liquid. Clean up any spills of alcohol and secure the fuel res- ervoir lid before lighting the wick. Keep all other flammable materials away from the engine during operation. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious property dam- age and personal injury.
When all of the assembly is finished and lubrica- tion is complete, it is time to "fire up" your Stirling engine!
To operate your Stirling engine:
1.Make sure you have read and complied with all of the safety warnings in this manual, and have prepared your operation environment appropriately.
2.Fill the reservoir about 3⁄4 full of 99% pure isopropyl alcohol and mount the reservoir lid with the wick showing only about 1⁄2".
3.Clean up any spills and remove the surplus fuel container away from the engine.
4.Place the reservoir into the provided base plate hole underneath the heating cylinder.
5.When you are ready, carefully light the wick.
Note: It may be necessary to spin the large flywheel by hand to start the engine moving.
6.When you are finished using the engine, extinguish the wick and return the remaining alcohol safely back into the surplus contain- er.
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