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Saito FA-170R3 Instruction Manual
Summary of FA-170R3
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I nstruction m anual multi-cylinder four-stroke engines fa-90r3 fa-170r3 fa-325r5-d fa-200r3 fa-450r3-d 校了_斎藤製作所_mcfse冊子cs3.Indd 1 2010/11/04 10:01:46.
Page 2: Very
Very important failure to read and follow these instructions before you proceed may result in engine damage and the voiding of your warranty. 校了_斎藤製作所_mcfse冊子cs3.Indd 2 2010/11/04 10:01:47.
Page 3: Ntroduction
I ntroduction i ntroduction congratulations on your purchase of a saito 4-cycle engine. When cared for properly, there high- guality, finely crafted engines offer many years of modeling enjoyment. This instruction manual has been developed to ensure optimum per- formance from the saito engine you ' ...
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I ntroduction 2 do not use hands, fingers or any other part of the body to stop the propeller. Do not throw any object into a propeller to stop it! 8. Discard any propeller that is nicked, scratched, cracked or damaged in any way. I t is highly recommended that: 1. Safety glasses or goggles be used ...
Page 5: Ngine
E ngine p arts i dentification d isassembly the saito multi-cylinder engines are assembled using special jigs and tools. As such, disassembly should be performed only at the factory anthorized service center. If it becomes necessary to dis- mantle the engine, such as after a crash, please send your ...
Page 6: Fa-450
S upport e quipment the red connectors are the glow plug cinnectors and there's one black ground wire lead. The red glow plug leads should be connected to one another via a common lead. Attach the glow plug connectors to the rear glow plugs. N ote : the connectors should firmly grip the glow plug st...
Page 7: Never
S upport e quipment contact with the micro-switch is completed at the desired location generally a low idle position. 2. Common plug activated a. Solder the single lead from the glow plug connectors to one post of the female jack. B. Attach the ground lead to the remaining post on the female jack. T...
Page 8: Reak
B reak -i n b reak -i n the first run on any engine, whether 2-cycle or 4-cycle, is crit- ical to the future of the engine itself. During this time, metal mating parts (piston and cylinder, ball bearings, etc.) wear in. Care must be taken that the engine is clean and free of any dust or grit that ma...
Page 9: Tarting The
S tarting the e ngine s tarting the e ngine 1. Make sure the glow plugs are installed and tightened. 2. Be sure the propeller is proper- ly secured. The use of an anti- loosening or "jam nut" is encour- aged on 4-cycle engines. 3. Make sure the fuel tank line(s) are properly connected. The main line...
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S tarting the e ngine n ote : the priming process for the fa-90r3 and fa-90r3 and fa- 170r3 and fa-200r3 is described as follows:for priming, inject the approximate quantity of fuel (about 1-2cc) into the carburetor with a syringe, etc. As illustrated below in figure 4. N ote : the priming process f...
Page 11: Do Not
S tarting the e ngine n ote : it's not necessary to ignite all the plugs in a dual plug cylin- der (two glow plugs per cylinder) of saito engines. It's only neces- sary to apply heat to the rear plugs; the front plugs will ignite once the engine reaches operating temperature. N ote : a very common e...
Page 12: Peed
L ow s peed c arburetor a djustments 17. After break-in: if a test stand was used for the break-in procedure, the engine may now be mounted on the air- craft using the integral motor mount and mounting hardware supplied with the saito engine. N ote : always utilize the engine's mounting spacers. Pla...
Page 13: Ormal
E ngine p arts i dentification smoke and "stutters" or "stumbles." correct this by rotating the idle needle valve clockwise 1/4 to 1/2 turn at a time until the engine transitions smoothly without hesi- tation upon opening the throttle rapidly. The fuel mixture may be too lean when the engine stops w...
Page 14: Ngine
E ngine m aintenance regularly check all screws and nuts on both the engine and muf- fler. After 1-2 hours of operation, valve adjustment should be check- ed. Adjust the valves as shown in the engine maintenance section. The multi-cylinder engines are equipped with a breather nipple. It's recommende...
Page 15: Arburetor
C arburetor m aintenance c arburetor m aintenance should you experience difficulty with the carburetor of your engine: 1. Remove the high speed needle (85) and flush out the spray bar with clean fuel. Replace the high speed needle and follow the instructions in the low speed carburetor adjustment se...
Page 16: Ymptom
T roubleshooting s ymptom c ause c oprective a ction engine fails to start engine fires but does not run engine starts but slows down and then stops engine starts, speeds up, and until then quits engine quits when glow ignitor is removed low voltage on starting battery bad glow plug(s) insufficient ...
Page 17: Ropeller
E ngine p arts i dentification p ropeller s election in the chart below is a propeller selection list. This chart enables you to select the best propeller for initial set-up of your saito engine. Remember, it is imperative to balance each propeller prior to installation onto your saito engine. Failu...
Page 18: Ngine
E ngine s pecifications e ngine s pecifications f uel c onsumption fa-90r3 25cc per minute (15% nitro, 13x6 propeller, full throttle) fa-170r3 45cc per minute (15% nitro, 15x8 propeller, full throttle) fa-200r3 46cc per minute (15% nitro, 16x8 propeller, full throttle) fa-325r5d 75cc per minute (10%...
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P arts l ist part tt kk y hh fa-90r3 fa-170r3 fa-200r3 fa-325r5d fa-450r3d 01 cylinder, left 90r301 56gk01b 200r301 325r5d01c 450r3d01 02 cylinder, right * * * * * 06 piston 30s06 5606 200r306 6506a 150s06 07 piston pin 30s07 6507 91807 6507 150s07 08 piston pin retainer 30s08 6508 8008 6508 300t08 ...
Page 20: Fa-90R3
P arts l ist fa-90r3 18 校了_斎藤製作所_mcfse冊子cs3.Indd 18 2010/11/04 10:01:50
Page 21: Fa-170R3
P arts l ist fa-170r3 fa-200r3 19 校了_斎藤製作所_mcfse冊子cs3.Indd 19 2010/11/04 10:01:51.
Page 22: Fa-325R5-D
Fa-325r5-d p arts l ist 20 校了_斎藤製作所_mcfse冊子cs3.Indd 20 2010/11/04 10:01:52.
Page 23: Fa-450R3-D
P arts l ist fa-450r3-d 21 校了_斎藤製作所_mcfse冊子cs3.Indd 21 2010/11/04 10:01:53.
Page 24: 3 Year Limited Warranty
W arranty & r epair p olicy exclusive warranty- horizon hobby, inc., (horizon) warranties that the products purchased (the “product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase by the purchaser. 3 year limited warranty horizon reserves th...
Page 25: Warranty Services
W arranty & r epair p olicy warranty services questions, assistance, and repairs your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup or use of the product has been started, you must contact horizon directly. This will enable horizon to bett...
Page 26: United States
United states electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address: horizon service center 4105 fieldstone road champaign, illinois 61822 usa all other products requiring warranty inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address: horizon pr...
Page 27: Consumer W
Consumer w arranty registration complete this form and mail along with your da ted sales receipt (send copy , keep original for your files) within 10 days of purchase to: horizon ser vice center attn: saito w arranty dept. 4105 f ieldstone road champaign, il 61822 engine type _______________________...
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Exclusively distributed by horizon hobby, inc., champaign, il 61822 copyright sep. 2010 stock #saiman3 c 校了_斎藤製作所_mcfse冊子cs3.Indd 26 2010/11/04 10:01:53.