Evolution GX engine. Important: While the Evolution engine is extremely easy to operate, if this is your first experience flying a model airplane, it is highly recommended that you have the help of an experienced modeler during the first few flights. Your local hobby shop or flying club can put you in touch with an experienced pilot in your area.
Warranty Period operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the Champaign, Illinois 61822 instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or injury. All other Products requiring warranty inspection or repair should be Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in Questions, Assistance, and Repairs...
Fuel for the Evolution Gas Engine Instruction manual Decal sheet (2 pcs) The Evolution gas engine has been designed to run on a mixture of high-quality 91 octane unleaded gasoline and synthetic oil intended optional items for racing 2-stroke gasoline engines. For the break-in period of the...
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.
- Battery test is disabled when jumper is removed and programming pins are open (this is the default condition of the engine as shipped from Evolution) - Battery test is enabled when jumper is plugged and programming pins are closed...
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 to - Turn on ignition and power up programming pins - Wait about 90 seconds until sleep mode is active;...
Starting the Engine The new Evolution Engine carburetor comes adjusted to a basic setting. This setting should be maintained during the initial break-in runs. Before you first start the engine, make sure that the spark plug is screwed in and tightened and that the plug socket is fitted in place and fastened down properly.
Starting the Engine, Continued Having started the engine, leave it running for about 5 minutes at a higher idle speed. Then run it for about 20 minutes, while changing revolutions from idle to 1/2–3/4 of the range and shortly holding each position—gradually prolong the holding periods. After 10 minutes of operation, open the throttle to maximum for a period of about one minute.
Lubrication / Standard oil with gasoline in mixture 1:40 * The value in the table above stands for the weight of a completely assembled engine, including the spark plug, carburetor, drive washer and prop screws. 80GX Evolution Engine Dimensions M10x1...
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