Introduction congratulations on purchasing this fine engine. It has been over 20 years since saito introduced their first 4-stroke glow engine, the fa-30. Since that time saito has led the way in the development of powerful 4-stroke glow engines, from the small fa-30 to the large fa-325 5-cylinder r...
• if the propeller hits somethingwhile the engine is in operation, immediately stop the engine and check for damage. • start the engine on a flat surface free of stones or other debris. • when mixing fuel, or operating the engine, do so in a well-ventilated area. Engine mounting and muffler attachme...
Fuel • mix a ratio of gasoline to oil of 20:1 for break in. After break in you can go to a mix of 30:1. • a mixture of commercial regular gasoline and a reliable oil for 2-cycle engines can be used. Unleaded high-octane gasoline is not required for saito engines. • remember to use caution in the sto...
Starting the engine (assuming the engine is mounted in an aircraft) saito’s fg-36 carburetor comes adjusted to a basic setting. This setting should be maintained during the initial break-in runs. The standard carburetor settings are as follows: the high-speed needle valve is set to about 2 1/3 turns...
A d j u s t m e n t o f t h e c a r b u r e t o r 9 8 s t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e a. Turn on the transmitter first, then the receiver and check the operation of the throttle servo and other controls. B. Turn on power to the ignition system. C. Using an electric starter, begin cranking the engi...
Rpms) with the high-speed needle valve and then performing idling (low speed rpms) with the throttle valve and the low-speed needle valve. (unless peak rpm is achieved, idling adjustment will be difficult to adjust and will not be stable.) • after filling the tank, start the engine and move the thro...
Each of the screws, apply a drop of oil to prevent thread damage. • normal engine maintenance, such as adjusting the valves or carburetor, is permissible without voiding the warranty. If you have any questions concerning maintenance procedures, please contact the horizon/saito service center at 877-...
Outside dimensions (mm) carburetor maintenence should you experience difficulty with the carburetor of your engine: • remove the high-speed needle valve and flush out the spray bar with clean fuel. Replace the high-speed needle valve. • factory settings for the idle needle valve are about 4 turns ou...
Warranty period: 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. Limited warranty (a) this warranty is limited to the o...
Is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. The product manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and...
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