Instruction manual large single cylinder 4-stroke engines version 2005 • fa-120 special • fa-120s golden knight • fa-150 • fa-150 golden knight • fa-180 • fa-180 golden knight • fa-220a • fa-220a golden knight.
Introduction congratulations on purchasing a saito ™ 4-cycle engine. When cared for properly, these high-quality, finely crafted engines offer many years of modeling enjoyment. This instruction manual has been developed to ensure optimum performance from the saito engine you have purchased. The inst...
Engine parts identification it is important to be able to identify the parts of your saito ™ engine. Attached you will find an exploded view of a saito 4-stroke engine, as well as charts that include part numbers and descriptions. This will assist you in easily and rapidly identifying the respective...
Starting the engine 1. Make sure the glow plug(s) is/are installed and tightened. 2. Be sure the propeller is properly secured. The use of an anti-loosening nut, or “jam nut,” is encouraged on 4-cycle engines. 3. Make sure that the fuel tank line(s) are properly connected. The fuel pickup line shoul...
2. Close the throttle slowly and adjust the low speed setting by rotating the idle needle valve (89) clockwise to lean the mixture and counterclockwise to richen the mixture. Note: the fuel mixture is too rich if, when opening the throttle rapidly, the engine emits white smoke and “stutters” or “stu...
Valve/tappet gap adjustment after approximately one hour of operation, tappet gap adjustment may be necessary. When you check the valves, lubricate the moveable parts. Also make sure the screw is in tight before making adjustments to valves. Adjust the valves to a clearance of .03mm to .10mm (.002" ...
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 11 10 c a r b u r e t o r m a i n t e n a n c e tips for extended engine life to add longer life to your saito ™ engine the following recommendations are made: 1. Use a high-quality fuel containing 20% lubricants. 2. Use recommended glow plugs. 3. Use the proper propell...
Part m ff cc gg oo pp ad ae fa-120s(h) fa-120sgk fa-150(h) fa-150gk fa-180 fa-180gk fa-220a fa-220agk 01 cylinder left 120s01a 120sgk01a 150h01 150s01 18001 180gk01 220a01 220agk01 06 piston 120s06 120s06 150s06 150s06 18006 18006 220a06 220a06 07 piston pin 120s07 120s07 120s07 120s07 18007 18007 2...
14 p r o p e l l e r s e l e c t i o n i c2 c1 e f a h k b g a e b2 b1 d f k c d i c2 c1 e f a h k b g a e b2 b1 d f k c d figure 6 figure 7 figure 8 outside dimensions (mm) items a b b1 b2 c1 c2 d e f g h i fa-120 special/fa-120sgk 59 24 — — 111 138 69 132 82 45 70 111 fa-150/fa-150gk 59 24 — — 111...
Saito ™ engines are guaranteed against workmanship and manufacturing defects for a period of 3 years from the original date of purchase. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser of the engine and is not transferable. Warranty repairs will not cover: • normal engine wear • damage due to ins...
Consumer w arranty registration complete this form and mail along with your dated sales receipt (send c op y, k eep original for your f iles) within 10 days of purchase to: horizon service center attn: saito w arranty dept. 4105 fieldstone road champaign, il 61822 engine type _______________________...
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