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VERY IMPORTANT Failure to read and follow these instructions beforle you proceed to start your engine may result in engine damage and the voiding of your warranty.
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Failure to do so may cause This instruction manual has been damage to the Saito engine and/or the developed to ensure optimum airframe. Install the propeller with the performance from the Saito engine you convex (curved) side facing forward.
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Disassembly Loose clothing may become entangled in the propeller, creating Do not needlessly disassemble your the possibility of bodily harm. Also, Saito engine. Only qualified all loose objects (screwdrivers, individuals should perform engine pencils, cadmium starters, etc.) repairs. Damage due to improper...
Saito 4-stroke engine, as well as charts plug. A conventional 1.5-volt heavy- that include part numbers and duty dry cell battery with a Glow Plug descriptions.
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S T A R T I N G T H E E N G I N E Break -In 2. Use the proper glow plugs. Your engine includes the Saito SS SAIP The first run on any engine, whether (HAN3011) super glow plugs, 4 0 0 S...
“jam nut,” is encouraged are now manufactured without the 4-cycle engines. choke valve (92). Due to the excellent fuel draw characteristics of the Saito 3. Make sure that the fuel tank line(s) engines, the use of the choke was are properly connected.
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"fine tune" the low speed adjustment mounted in the aircraft using a using the following procedure: quality motor mount such as those available from Saito specifically or for 1. Start the engine and let it warm up Saito engines. prior to attempting any adjustments.
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Air idle needle valve (89) clockwise to Bleed Carburetors lean the mixture and counterclockwise to richen the mixture. Note: The Saito FA-30S(H) FA-30SGK use an air bleed carburetor. Note: The fuel mixture is too rich if when openning the throttle rapidly the...
1. Cylinder screws should be loosened 1. Your Saito engine should be in a criss-cross pattern. securely mounted to the aircraft. There 2. Assemble the cam gear lining up the are many motor mounts available;...
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Figure 2 below. When maintenance procedures, please adjustment is completed, make sure contact the Saito Service Center at you tighten the lock nut. (217) 355-9511. Our technicians will be happy to advise you on Figure 2 maintenance issues.
M A I N T E N A N C E Tips For Extended Carburetor Engine Life Maintenance To add longer life to your Saito Should you experience difficulty with engine, the following the carburetor of your engine: recommendations are made: 1.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Troubleshooting Generally speaking, there are very few things that will keep today’s modern glow engines from starting. To that end, make sure you’re using good quality “fresh” fuel, there are good glow plugs installed, and the starting battery is charged and in good condition.
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to Low voltage on Replace/recharge start starting battery starting battery plug(s) Bad glow bad glow plug Inspect/replace Insufficient priming Repeat priming procedure “Flooded”...
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P A R T S L I S T Description Qty. Description Qty. Cylinder (left) Pushrod Piston Pushrod cover & rubber seal 2 each Piston pin Rocker arm Piston pin retainer Rocker arm screw & nut 2 each Piston ring Rocker arm pin Connecting rod Rocker arm bracket (left)
W A R R A N T Y R E P A I R S 1 9 Consumer Warranty and Repair Policy Saito engines are guaranteed against Damage due to use of improper fuel workmanship and manufacturing and/or glow plug...
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Should your repair cost exceed Horizon Service Center of the retail purchase cost, you will Attn: Saito Warranty be provided with an estimate advising 4105 Fieldstone Road you of your options. Any return 6 1822...
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Complete this form and mail along with your dated sales receipt (send copy, keep original for your files) within 10 days of purchase to: Horizon Service Center Attn: Warranty Dept. Saito 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, 61822 Engine Type Date of Purchase...