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RCGF 30CC-Twin Operator’s Manual (note: the spare parts list and dimension of engine are in the end of manual) RCGF 30cc twin Parameter: Type : 2 cycle piston valve type gasoline engine for airplane Piston displacement Cylinder (cc) : 30cc (1.83 cu in)
Safety Tips and Warnings ● This engine is not a toy. Please place your safety and the safety of others paramount while operating. RCGF will not be responsible for any safety issues or accidents involving this engine. ● Operate the engine in a properly ventilated area.
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use a petroleum based 2-cycle motor oil like Lawn Boy All Season – Ashless, Generation II oil for the break- in period. Break-in should be considered about the first 3-5 gallons you run the engine. A high quality synthetic 2-cycle oil is recommended for optimum performance and a longer engine life.
● To avoid permanent damage to the electronic ignition system, never rotate the propeller on your RCGF engine with the electronic ignition system switched on and the plug not installed in the plug cap. Installation Instructions Prepare the engine for installation Before beginning installation it’s a good idea to plan location of the various components...
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3. Connect the kill switch lead to the red connector from the ignition control module using the lead from the kill switch or with the included three pin connector with pig tail. Use one of the included three pin securing clips to secure the connection. 4.
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Installing the RCGF 30cc twin cylinder engine on Your Airplane Note: The RCGF 30CC twin must be installed on at least a 9.5 mm thick 5-phy plywood firewall.The firewall must be securely glued to the airplane. Use triangle stock and pin the firewall with hardwood dowels to reinforce the firewall glue joints.
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It's a good idea to add an extension to the vent line as shown, that goes up and to the rear of the tank. This helps to avoid draining fuel from the tank when the model is pointed down. 4. Install the throttle servo at least 12” [305mm] away from the engine. Make sure that you get the carburetor’s full range of rotation with your servo travel.
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6. Connect the ignition wire from ignition module to the spark plug. 7. Install the muffler onto the engine. Be sure to use threadlocker and that the ignition wire does not contact the muffler. 8. Cut all necessary clearance, carburetor adjustment, cooling, and exhaust holes in the cowl.
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Drill and Install the Propeller The easiest way to drill the propeller to fit the hub is to use a drill guide. If you do not have a drill guide, you can use the following method to drill your propeller. Most propellers within the recommended size range have a 0.393"...
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1. Remove the cowling from the aircraft. Use the included propeller washer to mark the centering hole on the propeller 2. Once the location is established, use a drill press with a 10mm drill bit. In order to achieve a clean hole opening on both sides of the propeller, drill only half way through the propeller with the 10mm drill bit.
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Be sure to use threadlocker. Adjustment of the Engine Each RCGF Engine has been factory preset. However, differences in elevation will influence the performance of the carburetor. To obtain optimum output of the engine, slight adjustment of the carburetor may be necessary...
Engine Functions and Adjustments 1. Choke Control (the choke control should be used when the engine is cold) 2. Throttle 3. Idle Adjustment Screw (adjust the idle speed) 4. (L) Low-speed Needle (adjusts the fuel/air mixture at low speeds) 5. (H) High-speed Needle (adjusts the fuel/air mixture at high speeds) Idle Adjustment Turning the Idle Adjustment Screw clockwise will increase the idle speed.
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The ignition timing is preset on the RCGF30cc twin at 28-30° before Top Dead Center (TDC). The ignition timing can be advanced or retarded by loosening the ignition sensor Phillips head screws and sliding the sensor to the full extent clockwise (32° advancing the ignition) or counter clockwise (26°...
There are two recommended ways to start the RCGF 40cc twin: A. Manual Starting Note: When hand starting the RCGF 30cc twin, use a thick glove or heavy duty starter stick to protect your hand. 1. The propeller should be installed on the drive washer at the one o’clock position and at the beginning of the compression stroke so that it’s comfortable to flip it through...
Engine Troubleshooting If your engine fails to start after the preceding starting procedures please check the following. Symptom Diagnosis Charge or Ignition battery replace battery voltage low Battery wires faulty Replace wires or Engine does not fire or loose Re-connect/check connections Replace spark plug Faulty spark plug...
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Many of the RCGF 8.4 V Ignition modules have an additional lead to plug into the Digital Tachometer. If your 6.V old ignition module does not have this additional lead, the Digital Tachometer can still be used. Simply use the Y-harness (included with the Digital Tachometer) to connect to the pick-up lead from the engine.
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Engine Maintenance Please clean the fuel filter in the RCGF Carburetor periodically. Failure to do so may result in miss-calibration of the needle adjustments. In order to do this it is necessary to remove the Phillips head screw which secures the carburetor filter cover and the...
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If you need carburetor spare parts please contact our service center on local.
Warranty Information The RCGF-30cc twin has a two year limited warranty through RCGF service center beginning at the date of purchase. Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase. Contact Us www.rcgfengine.com www.rcgfservice.com...
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