Hobbico DLE-60 Operator's Manual

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DLE - 60

Operator's Manual

Specifications

Recommended Propellers:

Displacement:

Performance:

Idle speed:

Ignition Style:

Spark Plug Type:

Diameter x Stroke:

Compression Ratio:

Carburetor:

Weight:

™

Fuel:

61cc [3.7cu. in.]

5.5HP/ 8,500RPM

1,400 RPM

Electronic Ignition

22 10, 23 8, 23 10, 24 8

CM6

(Gap) 0.018 in.– 0.020in. [0.46–.051mm]

1.42in. [36mm] 1.18in. [30mm]

7.6:1

DLE with Manual Choke

Main Engine − 55oz [1,560 g]

Mufflers (2) − 5.6oz [160g]

Electronic Ignition − 5.6oz [160g]

Standoffs − 1oz [28g]

Spark Plugs − 1oz [28g]

87− 93 Octane Gasoline with a 30:1

gas/2-stroke (2-cycle) oil mixture

DLEG0060 Mnl v2.0

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Page 1: Specifications
Mufflers (2) − 5.6oz [160g] Electronic Ignition − 5.6oz [160g] Standoffs − 1oz [28g] Spark Plugs − 1oz [28g] ™ Fuel: 87− 93 Octane Gasoline with a 30:1 gas/2-stroke (2-cycle) oil mixture © 2014 Hobbico, Inc. All rights reserved. DLEG0060 Mnl v2.0...
Page 2: Parts List
Parts List (1) DLE-60cc Twin Gas Engine w/carburetor (2) CM6 Spark Plugs (2) Mufﬂ ers w/gasket (4) 5x20mm SHCS (mufﬂ er mounting) (1) Electronic Ignition Module with additional tachometer lead (4) Engine Mounting Standoffs (4) 5x45mm SHCS with 5mm ﬂ at and 5mm lock washers (propeller mounting) (2) Silicone Ignition Wire/Pick-up Wire Cover (1) Red Three Pin Connector with Pig Tail (3) Three Pin Connector Securing Clips...
Page 3 ● For your safety and the safety of others, please do not stand in front of the propeller or inline with the propeller when the engine is running. Keep onlookers away from the running engine, especially small children. ● Always use a balanced spinner and a balanced propeller. An unbalanced spinner or propeller combination will cause high levels of vibration and may cause the propeller shaft to break.
Page 4 fuel ﬁ lter. Use a ﬁ lter intended to be used with gasoline engines. Metal ﬁ lters intended for glow engine are too coarse and will not screen out ﬁ ner particles. ● Always ﬁ lter your fuel by using an appropriate ﬁ lter before putting it into the airplane’s fuel tank.
Page 5: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Prepare the engine for installation 1. Check to see that all screws and bolts are tight. Check carefully for any cracks, broken or missing parts. Tighten or replace any damaged or missing parts before proceeding. 2. Install the silicone wire cover over the pick-up lead coming from the engine (cut the excess silicone wire cover) and connect the lead to the pick-up lead from the Electronic Ignition Module.
Page 6 On/Off Switch Charge Lead (Not included) Battery Lead Ignition OPTO Gas Engine Kill Switch Battery Lead (DLEG9205, not included) KILL SWITCH Rx Batt Lead Ignition Ignition Control Switch Wire (To On/Off Switch) ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM Tachometer Lead/RPM Signal Output Tachometer (DLEG5525, not included) Ignition Wires (To Spark Plugs)
Page 7 ﬁ rewall.The ﬁ rewall must be securely glued to the airplane. Use triangle stock and pin the ﬁ rewall with hardwood dowels to reinforce the ﬁ rewall glue joints. Never install the DLE-60 onto a ﬁ rewall thinner than speciﬁ ed because it may fail due to the power of the engine.
Page 8 Supply Line Make connection line 2-LINE SET UP to T-Fitting between T-Fitting and Fuel Tank Carb Carburetor as short as possible. Clunk Line T-Fitting Filler Cap Fuel fill line or Plug Drain/Vent Pressure Relief Line This line must be extended Route to top-front of fuel tank to exit the bottom of the aircraft.
Page 9 5. It may be necessary to reposition the throttle arm so the throttle rotation is in line with your throttle servo’s linkage. To do this, simply remove the Phillips head screw (which secures the throttle arm) and remove the throttle arm.
Page 10 Now that the choke pivot arm is removed, use a vise to secure the pivot pin so the peened choke arm can be removed. Next reinstall the choke pivot arm on the carburetor making sure to reinstall the ball in the pivot pocket and properly reinstall the choke ﬂ ap. Secure the lower proﬁ...
Page 11 3. Next, set the engine at the beginning of the compression stroke. Note the position of the ignition magnet. 4. Place the propeller on the crankshaft at the one o’clock position. 5. Mark the location of one of the outer holes.
Page 12: Starting Procedures
There are two recommended ways to start the DLE-60: A. Manual Starting Note: When hand starting the DLE-60, use a thick glove or heavy duty starter stick to protect your hand. 1. The propeller should be installed on the drive washer so that it is at the one o’clock position and at the beginning of the compression...
Page 13 B. Electric Starter Starting 1. A 24 volt electric starter is recommended to start the DLE-60. Make sure you use a high quality, lightweight aluminum spinner. 2. Have someone help you hold the airplane while you start it. 3. Switch on, or power your radio system and make sure you have control of the throttle visually at the carburetor.
Page 14: Engine Troubleshooting
Engine Troubleshooting Symptom Diagnosis Ignition battery Charge or voltage low replace battery Battery wires faulty Replace wires or or loose Re-connect/check Engine connections does not fire Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug or not firing or check for spark * Engine flooded Remove plug, disconnect fuel...
Page 15: Idle Adjustment
Adjustment of the Engine Each DLE has been factory preset. However, higher elevations will inﬂ uence the performance of the carburetor. To obtain optimum output of the engine, slight adjustment of the carburetor may be necessary. For safety reasons, do not make adjustments to the carburetor during operation.
Page 16: Ignition Timing Adjustment
Ignition Timing Adjustment The ignition timing is preset on the DLE-60 at 44° before Top Dead Center (TDC). The ignition timing can be advanced or retarded slightly by loosening the (2) ignition sensor phillips head screws and sliding the sensor to the full extent clockwise (45° advancing the ignition) or counter clockwise (43°...
Page 17 Optional Digital Tachometer An optional Digital Tachometer (DLEG5525) is available that can be directly connected to the ignition and display the RPMs of the engine. This unit can be permamently installed on the aircraft or used to spot check the Engine RPMs. Do not install or uninstall the Digital Tachometer while the engine is running.
Page 18: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance Please clean the fuel ﬁ lter in the carburetor periodically. Failure to do so may result in mis-calibration of the needle adjustments. In order to do this it is necessary to remove the phillips head screw which secure the carb ﬁ lter cover and the carburetor ﬁ lter gasket. Use only carburetor cleaner to spray around the opening of the ﬁ...
Page 19 Warranty Information The DLE-60 has a two year limited warranty through Hobby Services beginning at date of purchase. Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase. Contact Us Hobby Services Tel: 217-398-8970 3002 N. Apollo Drive Suite #1 Fax: 217-398-7721 Champaign, Il 61822 E-mail: hobbyservices@hobbico.com...
Page 21 Stock Number/Key Numbers Stock Stock Description DLEG6001 60-W1 Prop Washer DLEG6002 60-W2 Prop Drive Hub Nut DLEG6003 60-W3 Prop Drive Hub DLEG6004 60-W4 Bearing Front DLEG6005 60-W5 Crankcase DLEG6006 60-W6 Crankshaft Spacer DLEG6007 60-W7 Bearing Middle DLEG6008 60-W8 Woodruff Key DLEG6009 60-W9 Crankshaft...
Page 22 Notes...
Page 23 Date of Purchase Order Number Serial Number Break-In Prop Normal Prop...
Page 24 DLE-60 Twin Mounting Pattern 2.67 in. 68 mm 2.67 in. [68 mm]...

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