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115 50 57-26 (206) OWNER’S SERVICE MANUAL MODEL: G231PUM – for radio control Boat G231PUH – for radio control Helicopter G260PU – for radio control Airplane G260PUM – for radio control Boat G260PUH – for radio control Helicopter G290PUM – for radio control Boat WARNING •...
1. Safety Precautions • This manual describes the engine. For its mounting and control, see the instruction manual for the model airplane, helicopter and boat. • Each engine is designed for use on each model airplane, helicopter and boat. If it is used for any other purpose, we cannot be responsible for its reliability, safety and any laws/regulations in the countries.
2. Engine Assembling The carburetor, muffler and air-funnel (air-cleaner) are not assembled at factory. Make sure that the assembling for such parts are done according to the Fig.1. Fig.1 1. Bolt (01252-30550) 2. Muffler (T2075-15110) 3. Gasket (1140-13141) 4. Screw (0263-30408) 5.
10~15kg (80~120kg·cm) G231PUM/G231PUH/G260PUM/G260PUH/G290PUM Make sure that the engine for boat or helicopter is mounted according to the instruction manual to be provided by boat or helicopter manufacturer. In case such instruction manual is not available, make sure that engine is mounted by at least 4 points at engine's PTO side and recoil starter side.
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4. Propeller, Rotor & Screw Propeller Propeller for airplane The recommended prop sizes are as shown in the table bellow. Diameter x Pitch ( in.) 18 x 6 ~ 10, 16 x 8 ~ 12 Be sure to use a propeller which makes the engine speed approximately 7,000~8,500 rpm while the airplane is flying.
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5. Fuel • Mix gasoline (octane over 90) and high grade 2 cycle engine oil (mixing use type; JASO: FC grade or ISO: EGC grade) at mixing ratio 25~40:1. • The mixing ratio is according to the oil recommendation. [ NOTE ] 1) Gasoline may contain maximum of 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or up to 15% MTBE (Methyl tertiary-butyl ether).
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● How to Start a. Fill the fuel tank with the fuel. b. Choke the carburetor and turn the propeller a few times until the fuel appears at the carburetor. c. Set the throttle valve at the idle position or at the position slightly open from the idle position.
G231PUM/G231PUH/G260PUM/G260PUH/G290PUM a. Fill the fuel tank with the fuel. b. Push the priming bulb upper the carburetor until fuel appears in the priming bulb. c. Choke the engine and open the throttle valve approximately 1/4~1/3 of the full open position.
8. Carburetor Adjustment The carburetor is provided with 3 adjust screws which are set to the best (approximately) positions by our company, but they may need a little adjustment depending on the temperature, atmospheric pressure (altitude), etc. of the area where the engine is used.
9. Engine Break-In No specific break-in is required. The engine is gradually broken-in as it is used and the output is also gradually increased. For checking the whole conditions of the airplane, boat and helicopter, it may be better to operate the engine at slow RPM for 1/3 tank and mid-high RPM for 2/3 tank. 10.
2) SPECIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL DATA Items unit G231PUM G231PUH G260PU G260PUM G260PUH G290PUM Type — Water Cooled Air Cooled Air Cooled Water Cooled Air Cooled Water Cooled ← ← ← Bore x Stroke 32x28 34x28 36x28 ← ← ← Displacement 22.5...
12. Special Tools Part Name Part No. External Appearance Usage Puller Assy 1490-96101 To remove rotor. To hold crankshaft when Piston Stopper 4810-96220 disassembling/assembling the rotor. Rod Assy 1101-96220 To remove/install piston pin. For socket screw of Hex Wrench 3304-97611 4mm, 5mm and 6mm.
13. Service Guide 1. REMOVING ROTOR Fig.6 1) Remove the spark plug, fit the piston stopper (P/N: 4810-96220) into the cylinder. 2) Remove the rotor nut (13mm Hex) by (ratchet) spanner. (Fig.6) 3) Remove the rotor using puller assy (P/N: 1490-96101).
14. Trouble Shooting 1) ENGINE DOES NOT START Description Cause Countermeasure No spark in the spark plug Spark Plug 1. Wet spark, plug electrodes Make them dry 2. Carbon deposited on the electrodes Cleaning 3. Insulation failure by insulator damage Exchange 4.
5) Exempt from Warranty Zenoah shall not warrant this engine even if the fault has been caused during the period of terms of Warranty, in case that. 1. Any faults, failures caused from neglect of proper operation and maintenance described in OWNER’S MANUAL.