Starting The Engine - Saito FA-30S (H) Instruction Manual

Starting The Engine

1. Make sure the glow plug(s) is/are
installed and tightened.
2. Be sure the propeller is properly
secured. The use of an anti-loosening
nut, or "jam nut," is encouraged on
4-cycle engines.
3. Make sure that the fuel tank line(s)
are properly connected. The fuel
pickup line should be connected to the
carburetor spray bar (84), and the vent
line should be connected to the
pressure nipple on the muffler. The
proper "plumbing" of the lines is
extremely important to the
performance of any engine. Saito
recommends the center of the tank
be mounted approximately 5 mm
lower than the carburetor center.
4. Be certain that the muffler is
installed properly by oiling the threads
prior to inserting the muffler into the
cylinder head and that the pressure line
is properly connected.
5. Fill the fuel tank.
6. Prime the engine:
.
Check to make sure the glow plug is
not connected to the heat source
(glow plug clip/locking socket)
.
Open the throttle fully
S T A R T I N G
.
Rotate the propeller in a counter-
clockwise direction 5 to 6 times
while plugging the end of the muffler
with your finger to draw fuel into
the carburetor.
Note: Saito single cylinder engines
are now manufactured without the
choke valve (92). Due to the excellent
fuel draw characteristics of the Saito
engines, the use of the choke was
determined not to be necessary.
7. Start the engine:
.
Turn through the prop 2 to 3 times
slowly to ensure that the engine is
not hydro-locked (see note below).
Note: When using an electric starter,
care should be taken to be sure the
engine does not become "hydro-
locked" (flooded with fuel). While the
electric starter will turn the engine
over, it may damage the connecting
rod or other components. If the engine
becomes hydro-locked, simply remove
the glow plug and turn the engine over
a few times with the "Start Stick" or
electric starter. The excess fuel will be
forced to exit the engine via the
cylinder head.
.
Colse throttle to
open position.
.
Rotate propeller clockwise until it is
against the compression stroke.
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