Protek Samurai 321B Instruction Manual - page 11
R E Q U I R E D I T E M S &
B A S I C E N G I N E PA RT S
The following items are required to operate the engine.
FUEL
The user should only use high quality fuel for two stroke glow type
engines that contains 10-30% nitromethane. Fuel with 20% nitro
content is recommended for break in. Then, change to a fuel with a
higher nitro content later if desired. When the brand of fuel is changed,
or the nitro content is increased, it is advisable to repeat a short break
in procedure referred to in the
BREAKING IN section. Please note that
high nitro content fuels produce more power at the expense of reduced
engine life. This will also shorten the life of the glow plug element.
W A R N I N G
Model engine fuel is poisonous. Do not allow it to come into contact with
the eyes or mouth. Always store it in a clearly marked container and out of
the reach of children. Wash hands after use.
Model engine fuel is highly flammable. Keep away from open flames,
excessive heat, sparks, or anything else that could ignite it. Do not smoke
or allow anyone else to smoke near it.
F U E L F I LT E R
Install the filter in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the
carburetor to prevent dust from entering the carburetor.
G L O W P L U G I G N I T E R
Commercially available, a glow plug igniter is a handy tool
that uses an integrated battery to heat the glow plug.
Recommended: PTK-7605 - ProTek R/C “SureStart” Rechargeable
Glow Ignitor w/Charger (2100mAh NiMH)
S TA R T E R B O X
Used to start the engine.
Recommended: PTK-4500 - ProTek R/C SureStart 1/8 Off-Road
Starter Box
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08
Piston
Cylinder Liner
Crankshaft
Near TDC
Slight taper
When the engine is cold.
When the engine is hot.
Low Speed Needle
(Metering Needle)
Idle Screw
(Throttle Stop Screw)
Mid Needle
(Mixture Control Valve)
High Speed
Needle
(Needle Valve)
Thermo Insulator
Carburetor Restrictor (Venturi)
Ball Link
Slide Boot
Exhaust
Gasket
Glowplug
Retaining Screw
O-Ring
O-Ring
Do not allow
bottom of crankcase
to touch chassis
Chamfer inside edges of bearers
Rotate the retainer
nut gently until it stops
Tighten a further
120º - 180º
High Speed
Needle
Open
Close
approx 0.5mm
Element glows when energized
Pliers
Replace the plug when the
element does not glow or is
burnt out.
Glow Plug Igniter
Turn the high speed needle clockwise
until it stops. This is the fully closed
position. Do not force it to turn further.
Approx. 0.5mm open
factory setting with the
restrictor removed.
Fuel
Fuel Tank Side
approx 1mm
Deliver fuel to the carburetor High speed needle position when
starting the engine.
Needle
30º
Close the high speed
needle approximately
30° as needed. This
procedure will be repeated
several times throughout
the break-in process.
Idle Screw
High Speed Needle
Low Speed Needle
Open
Close
Close
Open
HIGH SPEED NEEDLE
LOW SPEED NEEDLE
More fuel
Less fuel
More fuel
Less fuel
Mid Needle
Carburetor Body
Slide Valve
Carburetor Body
Low Speed Needle
Rotate the low speed needle until the head
sticks out 0.5mm from the ball link body.
This is the standard position.
Ball Link
First rotate the mid needle until its slotted
head is flush with the carburetor body. This is the
standard position.
5.5 turns out. Make adjustments with the slide in the open position.
2¾ turns out. Make adjustments with the slide in the open position!
Dirt and dust may lodge in marked places
7
8
Piston
Cylinder Liner
Crankshaft
Near TDC
Slight taper
When the engine is cold.
When the engine is hot.
Low Speed Needle
(Metering Needle)
Idle Screw
(Throttle Stop Screw)
Mid Needle
(Mixture Control Valve)
High Speed
Needle
(Needle Valve)
Thermo Insulator
Carburetor Restrictor (Venturi)
Ball Link
Slide Boot
Exhaust
Gasket
Glowplug
Retaining Screw
O-Ring
O-Ring
Do not allow
bottom of crankcase
to touch chassis
Chamfer inside edges of bearers
Rotate the retainer
nut gently until it stops
Tighten a further
120º - 180º
High Speed
Needle
Open
Close
approx 0.5mm
Element glows when energized
Pliers
Replace the plug when the
element does not glow or is
burnt out.
Glow Plug Igniter
Turn the high speed needle clockwise
until it stops. This is the fully closed
position. Do not force it to turn further.
Approx. 0.5mm open
factory setting with the
restrictor removed.
Fuel
Fuel Tank Side
approx 1mm
Deliver fuel to the carburetor High speed needle position when
starting the engine.
Needle
30º
Close the high speed
needle approximately
30° as needed. This
procedure will be repeated
several times throughout
the break-in process.
Idle Screw
High Speed Needle
Low Speed Needle
Open
Close
Close
Open
HIGH SPEED NEEDLE
LOW SPEED NEEDLE
More fuel
Less fuel
More fuel
Less fuel
Mid Needle
Carburetor Body
Slide Valve
Carburetor Body
Low Speed Needle
Rotate the low speed needle until the head
sticks out 0.5mm from the ball link body.
This is the standard position.
Ball Link
First rotate the mid needle until its slotted
head is flush with the carburetor body. This is the
standard position.
5.5 turns out. Make adjustments with the slide in the open position.
2¾ turns out. Make adjustments with the slide in the open position!
Dirt and dust may lodge in marked places
7
8
Piston
Cylinder Liner
Crankshaft
Near TDC
Slight taper
When the engine is cold.
When the engine is hot.
Low Speed Needle
(Metering Needle)
Idle Screw
(Throttle Stop Screw)
Mid Needle
(Mixture Control Valve)
High Speed
Needle
(Needle Valve)
Thermo Insulator
Carburetor Restrictor (Venturi)
Ball Link
Slide Boot
Exhaust
Gasket
Glowplug
Retaining Screw
O-Ring
O-Ring
Do not allow
bottom of crankcase
to touch chassis
Chamfer inside edges of bearers
Rotate the retainer
nut gently until it stops
Tighten a further
120º - 180º
High Speed
Needle
Open
Close
approx 0.5mm
Element glows when energized
Pliers
Replace the plug when the
element does not glow or is
burnt out.
Glow Plug Igniter
Turn the high speed needle clockwise
until it stops. This is the fully closed
position. Do not force it to turn further.
Approx. 0.5mm open
factory setting with the
restrictor removed.
Fuel
Fuel Tank Side
approx 1mm
Deliver fuel to the carburetor High speed needle position when
starting the engine.
Needle
30º
Close the high speed
needle approximately
30° as needed. This
procedure will be repeated
several times throughout
the break-in process.
Idle Screw
High Speed Needle
Low Speed Needle
Open
Close
Close
Open
HIGH SPEED NEEDLE
LOW SPEED NEEDLE
More fuel
Less fuel
More fuel
Less fuel
Mid Needle
Carburetor Body
Slide Valve
Carburetor Body
Low Speed Needle
Rotate the low speed needle until the head
sticks out 0.5mm from the ball link body.
This is the standard position.
Ball Link
First rotate the mid needle until its slotted
head is flush with the carburetor body. This is the
standard position.
5.5 turns out. Make adjustments with the slide in the open position.
2¾ turns out. Make adjustments with the slide in the open position!
Dirt and dust may lodge in marked places
7
8
Piston
Cylinder Liner
Crankshaft
Near TDC
Slight taper
When the engine is cold.
When the engine is hot.
Low Speed Needle
(Metering Needle)
Idle Screw
(Throttle Stop Screw)
Mid Needle
(Mixture Control Valve)
High Speed
Needle
(Needle Valve)
Thermo Insulator
Carburetor Restrictor (Venturi)
Ball Link
Slide Boot
Exhaust
Gasket
Glowplug
Retaining Screw
O-Ring
O-Ring
Do not allow
bottom of crankcase
to touch chassis
Chamfer inside edges of bearers
Rotate the retainer
nut gently until it stops
Tighten a further
120º - 180º
High Speed
Needle
Open
Close
approx 0.5mm
Element glows when energized
Pliers
Replace the plug when the
element does not glow or is
burnt out.
Glow Plug Igniter
Turn the high speed needle clockwise
until it stops. This is the fully closed
position. Do not force it to turn further.
Approx. 0.5mm open
factory setting with the
restrictor removed.
Fuel
Fuel Tank Side
approx 1mm
Deliver fuel to the carburetor High speed needle position when
starting the engine.
Needle
30º
Close the high speed
needle approximately
30° as needed. This
procedure will be repeated
several times throughout
the break-in process.
Idle Screw
High Speed Needle
Low Speed Needle
Open
Close
Close
Open
HIGH SPEED NEEDLE
LOW SPEED NEEDLE
More fuel
Less fuel
More fuel
Less fuel
Mid Needle
Carburetor Body
Slide Valve
Carburetor Body
Low Speed Needle
Rotate the low speed needle until the head
sticks out 0.5mm from the ball link body.
This is the standard position.
Ball Link
First rotate the mid needle until its slotted
head is flush with the carburetor body. This is the
standard position.
5.5 turns out. Make adjustments with the slide in the open position.
2¾ turns out. Make adjustments with the slide in the open position!
Dirt and dust may lodge in marked places
7
8
Piston
Cylinder Liner
Crankshaft
Near TDC
Slight taper
When the engine is cold.
When the engine is hot.
Low Speed Needle
(Metering Needle)
Idle Screw
(Throttle Stop Screw)
Mid Needle
(Mixture Control Valve)
High Speed
Needle
(Needle Valve)
Thermo Insulator
Carburetor Restrictor (Venturi)
Ball Link
Slide Boot
Exhaust
Gasket
Glowplug
Retaining Screw
O-Ring
O-Ring
Do not allow
bottom of crankcase
to touch chassis
Chamfer inside edges of bearers
Rotate the retainer
nut gently until it stops
Tighten a further
120º - 180º
High Speed
Needle
Open
Close
approx 0.5mm
Element glows when energized
Pliers
Replace the plug when the
element does not glow or is
burnt out.
Glow Plug Igniter
Turn the high speed needle clockwise
until it stops. This is the fully closed
position. Do not force it to turn further.
Approx. 0.5mm open
factory setting with the
restrictor removed.
Fuel
Fuel Tank Side
approx 1mm
Deliver fuel to the carburetor High speed needle position when
starting the engine.
Needle
30º
Close the high speed
needle approximately
30° as needed. This
procedure will be repeated
several times throughout
the break-in process.
Idle Screw
High Speed Needle
Low Speed Needle
Open
Close
Close
Open
HIGH SPEED NEEDLE
LOW SPEED NEEDLE
More fuel
Less fuel
More fuel
Less fuel
Mid Needle
Carburetor Body
Slide Valve
Carburetor Body
Low Speed Needle
Rotate the low speed needle until the head
sticks out 0.5mm from the ball link body.
This is the standard position.
Ball Link
First rotate the mid needle until its slotted
head is flush with the carburetor body. This is the
standard position.
5.5 turns out. Make adjustments with the slide in the open position.
2¾ turns out. Make adjustments with the slide in the open position!
Dirt and dust may lodge in marked places
7
8
Piston
Cylinder Liner
Crankshaft
Near TDC
Slight taper
When the engine is cold.
When the engine is hot.
Low Speed Needle
(Metering Needle)
Idle Screw
(Throttle Stop Screw)
Mid Needle
(Mixture Control Valve)
High Speed
Needle
(Needle Valve)
Thermo Insulator
Carburetor Restrictor (Venturi)
Ball Link
Slide Boot
Exhaust
Gasket
Glowplug
Retaining Screw
O-Ring
O-Ring
Do not allow
bottom of crankcase
to touch chassis
Chamfer inside edges of bearers
Rotate the retainer
nut gently until it stops
Tighten a further
120º - 180º
High Speed
Needle
Open
Close
approx 0.5mm
Element glows when energized
Pliers
Replace the plug when the
element does not glow or is
burnt out.
Glow Plug Igniter
Turn the high speed needle clockwise
until it stops. This is the fully closed
position. Do not force it to turn further.
Approx. 0.5mm open
factory setting with the
restrictor removed.
Fuel
Fuel Tank Side
approx 1mm
Deliver fuel to the carburetor High speed needle position when
starting the engine.
Needle
30º
Close the high speed
needle approximately
30° as needed. This
procedure will be repeated
several times throughout
the break-in process.
Idle Screw
High Speed Needle
Low Speed Needle
Open
Close
Close
Open
HIGH SPEED NEEDLE
LOW SPEED NEEDLE
More fuel
Less fuel
More fuel
Less fuel
Mid Needle
Carburetor Body
Slide Valve
Carburetor Body
Low Speed Needle
Rotate the low speed needle until the head
sticks out 0.5mm from the ball link body.
This is the standard position.
Ball Link
First rotate the mid needle until its slotted
head is flush with the carburetor body. This is the
standard position.
5.5 turns out. Make adjustments with the slide in the open position.
2¾ turns out. Make adjustments with the slide in the open position!
Dirt and dust may lodge in marked places
7
8
Cause
Corrective Action
Insufficient fuel in the tank.
Fill the tank with fuel.
Deteriorated glow plug.
Replace glow plug.
Clogged fuel filter.
Air cleaner or internal silencer are dirty.
Clean or replace fuel filter.
Replace air cleaner element and clean
inside silencer.
Engine is over heated.
Wait until engine is cool.
Incorrect clutch release.
Adjust the tension of the clutch spring.
Glow plug battery disconnected too soon.
Wait until RPM becomes stable before
disconnecting plug battery.
Vibration causing air bubbles in fuel.
Install o-rings to the fuel tank screws to
prevent bubbles.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
S Y M P T O M : E N G I N E F I R E S I N T E R M I T T E N T LY
B U T D O E S N O T R U N
Cause
Corrective Action
Incorrect glow plug.
Use the glow plug recommended in the
instructions.
Unsuitable fuel.
Do not use extremely high nitro or low oil
content fuel.
Extremely light flywheel.
Add heavier flywheel.
Silencer or manifold are not securely
connected or are disconnected.
Replace seal ring.
Check and secure the system.
S Y M P T O M : U N S TA B L E I D L E