Fa30s H
Fa30s H
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Version 2000
• Connect the heating source to the The idle needle valve (89) (or air bleed
glow plug. needle valve) for the Saito .30S(H)/
• Using either the “chicken stick” or GK engines) may now be refined.
electric starter, spin the propeller until Please refer to the "Carburetor
the engine is running. Adjustments" section on page 6 for
information on how to do so.
Note: A very common error is to
remove the glow plug igniter too early. The valves may also be checked at this
It is suggested that the igniter be left time. Refer to the "Engine
attached until after the engine has been Maintenance" section on page 8 for
run up and the high-speed needle valve information on the valve/tappet
has been properly adjusted. adjustments.
8. Initial break-in: The use of a tachometer is encouraged
for setting the high-speed needle valve
Do not exceed 4,000 rpm for the first (85) prior to flight. The peak rpm
10 minutes of operation. This allows should be obtained and then reduced
all parts to mate properly with good by approximately 200 – 300 rpm by
lubrication.
turning the high-speed needle valve
Note: Due to the excessively “rich” counter-clockwise (richen). Each
mixture setting, it may be necessary to engine’s peak rpm can be found on the
leave the heat source attached to the "Propeller Chart" on page 16. Over-
glow plug. revving of a 4-stroke engine can cause
internal damage to the engine.
Subsequent runs may be made while
slightly leaning out the mixture with Carburetor
each tank full of fuel. Forty minutes is Adjustments for Two
considered sufficient time for normal Needle Carburetors
break-in prior to the first flight.
The low-speed, or idle needle valve
9. After break-in: (89), is preadjusted at the factory for
If a test stand was used for the break-in best performance during break-in.
procedure, the engine may now be After break-in it may be necessary to
mounted in the aircraft using a high- “fine tune” the low speed adjustment
quality motor mount such as those using the following procedure:
available from Saito specifically or for 1. Start the engine and let it warm up
Saito engines. prior to attempting any adjustments.
The fuel mixture may be too lean if the Note: The fuel mixture is too rich if
engine stops at the lowest idle position, when openning the throttle rapidly the
or when the throttle is rapidly opened engine emits white smoke and
from idle. Attempt to correct this by “stutters” or “stumbles.” Correct this
rotating the idle needle valve counter- by rotating the airscrew counter-
clockwise 1/4 to 1/2 turn at a time until clockwise 1/4 to 1/2 turn at a time until
the engine transitions smoothly without the engine transitions smoothly without
hesitation upon opening the throttle hesitation upon opening the throttle
rapidly. If the situation is not rectified rapidly.
by counterclockwise rotations of the The fuel mixture may be too lean if the
idle needle valve, turn the idle engine stops at the lowest idle position
needle valve clockwise in 1/4 to 1/2 or if the engine stops when the throttle
turn increments. is rapidly opened from idle. Attempt to
3. After obtaining the proper idle correct this by rotating the airscrew
setting, the low rpm setting may be clockwise 1/4 to 1/2 turn at a time until
made through the positioning of the the engine transitions smoothly without
throttle adjustment screw, if applicable. hesitation upon opening the throttle
If not, adjust the idle setting via the rapidly. If the situation is not rectified
throttle trim of your transmitter. by clockwise rotations of the airscrew,
turn the airscrew counter-clockwise in
1
/4 to 1/2 turn increments.
In the event that none of the above procedures results in the engine running
properly, contact our service department for suggestions:
Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
217-355-9511 (Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00 CST)
Propeller Selection
Remember, it is imperative to balance
In the chart below you will find a each propeller prior to installation
propeller selection list. This chart will onto your Saito engine. Failure to do
enable you to select the best propeller so may cause unwanted vibration in
for initial setup of your Saito engine. your aircraft.
Figure 5
You will note a letter (A, B,C, etc.) stamped on the top of the motor mount. This letter
identifies the production version of your engine. Should you ever need to order a part or have a
question pertaining to your engine, specify this letter along with the engine type. This will
allow for easier identification of your engine.
Saito Single-Cylinder Propeller Chart
NOTE: All recommendations are based on engines using APC props, Power Master 15%
2-stroke fuel, and McCoy MC-4C glow plugs.
ENGINE SPORT SCALE AEROBATICS
FA-30S (H)/30SGK
2,200 – 12,000 rpm 10 x 5 10 x 5, 10 x 6 9 x 6, 10 x 5
FA-50/50GK
2000 – 12,000 rpm 11 x 7, 11 x 8, 12 x 6 12 x 5, 12 x 6 11 x 7, 11 x 8, 12 x 6
FA-56/56GK
2000 – 12,000 rpm 11 x 8, 12 x 6, 12 x 7 12 x 6, 12 x 7 11 x 8, 12 x 6, 12 x 4
FA-65/65GK
2000 – 11,500 rpm 12 x 6, 12 x 8, 13 x 8 13 x 8, 14 x 5, 14 x 6 11 x 9, 12 x 8, 13 x 6
FA-72/72GK
2000 – 11,500 rpm 12 x 8, 13 x 6, 13 x 8, 13 x 6, 13 x 8, 14 x 6, 11 x 9, 11 x 10,12 x 8,
14 x 6 15 x 4 12 x 9
FA-80/80GK
2000 – 11,500 rpm 12 x 8, 13 x 6, 13 x 8, 13 x 6, 13 x 8, 14 x 6, 11 x 9, 11 x 10,12 x 8,
14 x 6 15 x 4 12 x 9
FA-91S/91SGK
2000 – 11,000 rpm 12 x 8, 13 x 7,13 x 8, 13 x 7, 13 x 8, 14 x 5 11 x 10, 11 x 11, 12 x 9
14 x 6, 14 x 8 14 x 6, 15 x 4 12 x 10N, 13 x 9
FA-120S/120SGK
2000 – 11,000 rpm 14 x 10,15 x 8, 15 x 10 15 x 8, 16 x 6, 16 x 8, 13.5 x 13.5, 14 x 10N
16 x 16, 16 x 8 18 x 6 14 x 12
FA-150/150GK
2000 – 10,500 rpm 15 x 8, 15 x 10, 16 x 8 16 x 8, 18 x 6, 18 x 8, 14 x 10N, 14 x 14,
18 x 6, 18 x 8 15 x 10, 15 x 11
FA-180/180GK
2000 – 11,000 rpm 15 x 8, 15 x 10, 15 x 11 16 x 8, 16 x 10, 14 x 13.5,
16 x 8, 16 x 10 18 x 6 15 x 12
NOTE: Observe operating rpm ranges as excessive rpm can result in damage to the engine.
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Figure 7
Figure 8
SPECIFICATIONS
Items Disp Bore Stroke Weight K Cylinder HP
(cc) (mm) (mm) (g) (ISO)
FA-30S (H)/30S GK 5.03 20 16 270 /
1
4x28 AAC —
FA-50/FA-50GK 8.2 23.4 19.0 435 M7x1 — ABC 0.85
FA-56/FA-56GK 9.2 24.8 19.0 440 M7x1 — ABC 0.93
FA-65/FA-65GK 10.6 24.8 22.0 550 M7x1 — ABC 0.95
FA-72/FA-72GK 11.8 27.0 20.6 470 M7x1 — AAC 1.2
FA-80/FA-80GK 13.1 27.0 22.8 540 M7x1 — ABC 1.3
FA-91 Special/FA-91SGK 14.9 28.2 24.0 520 M7x1 — AAC 1.7
FA-120 Special/FA-120SGK 20.0 32.0 24.8 820 M8x1.25 — AAC 2.2
FA-150/FA-150GK 25.0 34.0 27.6 850 M8x1.25 — AAC 2.5
FA-180/FA-180GK 29.1 36.0 28.6 880 M8x1.25 — AAC 2.8
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Figure 9 49
32 68
102
42 43
Fuel Pump System Complete
41
48
47
14 74 821
45 44
39
75
91 80
40
89 831
14
31
69 84
32 87
36 85
33 01
38 46 92
37 93
09 (Optional)
choke
35
06
32 08
07
10 25
68
26 19
31
20 17
32
27
28 23
110 22
24
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