YS 80ST Operator's Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
80ST
(Helicopter Engine)
Fig.1
43.5mm 25mm
Hover Needle
Low Needle
High Needle
Factory Set
Do Not Adjust
FEATURES
The YS 80ST is the latest in helicopter engine technology from
YS. It is a bored and stroked version of our popular
YS61ST-2 which has been optimized to provide the ultimate
in reliable horsepower for your helicopter.
New large bore cylinder design for superior operation.
New carburetor design for easier adjustments.
Factory preset fuel regulator.
Same physical size as YS61ST-2 making it easy to
add more power to your helicopter.
Up to 20% more power than your present helicopter
engine.
CAUTION
Using gear ratios higher than 9.0 to 1 may result in engine
damage from overspeed.
GEAR RATIO
You should be using an engine to main rotor gear ratio of
1-7.5 to 1-8.0. Please check with your helicopter
manufacturer to obtain the correct gear ratio.
INSTALLATION
1. The fuel lines should be connected to the fuel tank
as shown in the above figure. Be careful to install the
check valve in the correct direction. Since the tank is
exposed to high pressures, be sure that all
connections are tight to prevent pressures leakage.
SPECIFICATIONS
Bore 26.2mm
Stroke 24mm
Displacement 12.93cc
Weight 520g
Practical rpm 2,000 ~17,000
Fuel Filter
Tube (B)
Check Valve
Tube (A)
Tube (C) 3 15/16"(10cm)
2. Since the engine is sensitive to dirt in the fuel, a fuel
filter must be used. (We recommend the fuel
filter.)
3. Tube(C) should be set exactly at 3 15/16" or (10cc)
between the engine and check valve. DO NOT use
any other type of check valve. The check valve is
designed exclusively for the 61ST.
4. Adjust your throttle linkage and curve using the
alignment indentations on the carburetor body located
on the throttle arm side of the carb body.
PLEASE NOTE that the hover position is at 40% see
FIG 2.
START UP
1. Always remove Tube(A) at the check valve first before
fueling. The fuel tank is pressurized and you need to
relieve the pressure first. Disconnected Tube-b at the
filter and fill the tank. Reconnect Tube(A) and (B).
2. From the fully closed (clockwise) position, turn the
needle valves counter clockwise as follows.
STARTING SETTINGS / OPERATING SETTINGS
Hover 1.75 open 1.75 ~1.50
Low 1.25 open 0.75 ~0.50
Full 1.25 open 1.25 ~0.75
3. Close the throttle to the idle position and connect the
glow plug driver. The engine is now ready for starting.
BREAK-IN
It is not necessary to mount this engine on a set stand for
break-in. However, the engine should be adjusted slightly
on the rich setting for the first few flights to insure proper
break-in. Always use a good quality fuel which contain
15 ~30% nitromethane and an oil content of 20 ~23% low
viscosity oil.
NEEDLE VALVE ADJUSTMENT
Idle, Hover and High needle valves all work the same way.
Turning the needles clockwise will lean the fuel mixtures
and counter clockwise will richen the fuel mixtures.
1. Set needles as described in START-UP.
2. Start the engine and check idle. Adjust as needed.
3. Lift helicopter into a hover and check for the correct
rotor RPM recommended by the kit manufacture.
Once this is done take note of the amount of smoke
being produced by the muffler. The mixture is correct
for hover when there is a steady stream of smoke
being produced.
4. Land the helicopter for approximately 20~30 seconds.
Lift the helicopter into a hover again taking note of the
transition from idle to hover. If the engine exhibits a
large amount of smoke and the throttle response is
sluggish, you will need to adjust the idle and or the
hover needle leaner to achieved a smooth transition.
If the engine detonates and the smoke is inconsistent
or a small amount is produced, the mixture is to lean.
5. The high speed needle refines the fuel mixture for
forward flights without affecting the hovering adjustment.
Fig.2
After the engine is started and warned up, lift off into a
hover and check that the engine is running smooth with
a good trail of smoke. If everything is fine, open the
throttle and enter forward flight. Take note of the amount
of smoke like we did in a hover adjustment. It is correct
when you see a noticeable steady smoke trail.
Adjust the high-speed needle valve to obtain slightly
rich but consistent setting.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Fully close the throttle barrel to stop the engine.
2. As soon as the engine stops running, be sure that a fuel
line clamp is used in Tube-B to prevent fuel from
flowing into the engine.
3. On the final flight of the day, the fuel line clamp should
be used to stop the engine in order to prevent rust and
corrosion.
FUEL AND GLOW PLUG
We have found that the fuel and glow plugs listed below
will give the best engine performance.
Fuel
Powermaster 30% Special Heli Blend
Cool Power 30% Special Heli Blend
Glow Plug _ Enya #3 OS #8 OS-A3 YS#2
IMPORTANT!
Silicone rubber is used in many parts of the YS engine. Use
only glow fuel of methanol for cleaning. Gasoline and other
volatile solutions will damage silicone if used.
High Speed 100%
Low Speed 0%
Hover 40%