Saito FA-30S Instruction Manual
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  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5: Support Equipment

    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.
  • Page 6 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...
  • Page 7: Starting The Engine

    “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.
  • Page 8 "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.
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10: Engine Maintenance

    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;...
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12: Carburetor Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 14 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”...
  • Page 15 PART FA-30S-GK FA-30S (H) FA-40a FA-40aGK FA-50 FA-50GK FA-56 FA-56GK 01 Cylinder, Left 30S01 30SH01 40a01 40aGK01 5001B 50GK01B 5601B 56GK01B 06 Piston 30S06 30S06 40a06 40a06 5006 5006 5606 5606 07 Piston Pin 30S07 30S07 40a07 40a07 5007 5007...
  • Page 16 PART FA-72GK FA-65 FA-65GK FA-72 FA-80 FA-80GK FA-82a FA-82aGK FA-91S FA-91SGK 01 Cylinder, Left 6501C 65GK01C 8001C 80GK01C 8001C 80GK01C 82a01 82aGK01 91S01A 91SGK01A 06 Piston 6506A 6506A 8006B 8006B 8006B 8006B 10006 10006 91S06 91S06 07 Piston Pin 6507 6507 91S07 91S07...
  • Page 17 PART FA-100 FA-100GK FA-120SH FA-120SGK FA-150(H) FA-150GK FA-180 FA-180GK 01 Cylinder, Left 10001 100GK01 120S01A 120SGK01A 150H01 150S01 18001 180GK01 06 Piston 10006 10006 120S06 120S06 150S06 150S06 18006 18006 07 Piston Pin 10007 10007 120S07 120S07 120S07 120S07 18007 18007 08 Piston Pin Retainer (6 Pc) 6508...
  • Page 18 ENGINE SPORT SCALE AEROBATICS FA-30S(H)/30SGK 2,200 12,000rpm 10×5 10×5, 10×6 9 ×6, 10×5 − FA-40a/40aGK 2,000 12,000rpm 10×7, 10.5×6, 11×5, 11×5, 11×6 10×7, 10.5×6, 11×5 − 11×6 FA-50/50GK 2,000 12,000rpm 11×7, 11×8, 12×6 12×5, 12×6 11×7, 11×8, 12×6 − FA-56/56GK...
  • Page 19: Specifications

    OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (mm) Items FA-30S(H)/FA-30SGK − − FA-40a/FA-40aGK − − FA-50/FA-50GK − − FA-56/FA-56GK − − FA-65/FA-65GK − − FA-72/FA-72GK − − FA-80/FA-80GK − − FA-82a/FA-82aGK − − FA-91 Special/FA-91SGK − − FA-100/FA-100GK − − FA-120 Special/FA-120SGK − − FA-150/FA-150GK −...
  • Page 20 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)
  • Page 21: Warranty And Repair Policy

    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...
  • Page 22 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...
  • Page 23 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...
  • Page 24 J a n 1 1 , 2 0 0 5...

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