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Summary of Contents for Horizon Hobby Evolution 40GX

  • Page 1 Evolution Engines ® 40GX U S E R G U I DE ®...
  • Page 2 Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability...
  • Page 3: Throttle Linkage

    The Evolution 40GX has been designed to generate maximum start, unintentionally. power at 8000 rpm, according to the type of exhaust used. If you...
  • Page 4: Starting The Engine

    Starting the engine Evolution Gas Engines come with a carburetor adjusted to a basic setting. This setting should be maintained during the initial break-in runs. Choke Lever Before you first start the engine, make sure that the spark plug is screwed in and tightened and that the spark plug Adjusting Needle H Pressure Inlet socket is fitted in place properly.
  • Page 5 After starting and warming the engine for 30–45 seconds, adjust as follows: Step I- Move the throttle to 2/3 high throttle position quickly (fast acceleration), then repeat three times. If the engine accelerates smoothly go to Step III; if acceleration is not smooth go on to Step II. Step II- Faulty acceleration and a tendency to quit is usually attributable to a poor fuel mixture in the medium rpm range.
  • Page 6: Optional Items

    contents and Add-ons optional Items Engine Spark Plug (EVO30013309) Muffler Inverted Wraparound (EVO30983400) Electronic Ignition (EVO3314LB) Side Mounted (BISO5615) Exhaust Gasket (EVO30983401) Header (EVO30983269) Spark Plug Cable Spiral Wrap Tuned Silencer (EVO30983268) Spark Plug Wrench Gas Start Kit (EVO1002) Break-in Oil Radial Mount (EVO30983398B) Instruction manual Evolution 19x8 Propeller (EVO4001)
  • Page 7 40gX evolution engine Dimensions M10x1 40gX evolution engine Specifications evolution 40gX Bore 38mm Fuel unleaded (91 octane) gasoline 35mm Stroke Displacement 39.7cc/2.42 cu in Break In oil with gasoline in mixture 1:30 Weight of engine without ignition* 1451 g/3.19 lb...
  • Page 8: Evolution Gx Engine Simple Start Ignition System

    evolution gX engine Simple Start Ignition System The spark ignition included with your Evolution gas engine is a modern generation electronic ignition. There are many useful functions built into the microprocessor of this unit. In addition to the basic ignition functions, the unit has a FAIL-SAFE feature: After 90 seconds of inactivity, it automatically switches to an inactive state.
  • Page 9: Enabling Or Disabling Battery Test

    enabling or Disabling battery Test This ignition makes it possible to enable or disable the battery test. The battery test is very useful when Li-Po or Li-Ion batteries are used. During the test, a series of flashes are generated and voltage is measured. When the battery passes the test, that means it will run for a minimum of 10 minutes in flight.
  • Page 10: Programming Sequence

    Programming Sequence changing the Ignition Timing If using the battery test function If not using the battery test function - Make sure plug cap is attached to the plug - If battery test is disabled (jumper is removed), plug the jumper - Turn on ignition and power up to programming pins - Wait about 90 seconds until sleep mode is active;...
  • Page 11: Part Number Description

    40GX Part Number Description Part Number Description EVO30013309 Spark Plug NGK 5812 EVO30950951 Connecting Rod (sm cap) EVO30950101 Crankcase EVO30981001 Crankshaft EVO30980202 Front Bearing EVO3098i1101 Drive Washer EV030980203 Rear Bearing EVO30981102 Drive Washer Key EVO30980301 Rear Cover EVO30941103 Propeller Nut EVO30980302 Rear Cover Screws - Set EVO30941104...
  • Page 12 © 2008 Manufactured exclusively for Horizon Hobby, Inc. www.evolutionengines.com 877-504-0233 13612...

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