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GS R/C 

DLA ENGINE OPERATING-INSTRUCTION 

MANUAL

 

 

04-21-21

 

Copyrighted Material 

Owner’s Manual 

All Rights Reserved 

03180-10000 

Page - 55 

DLA 32, 58, 64, 64-I2, 116, 116-I2 & 128cc, 180c, 232cc   

Rev. A.05.15 

OIL and Oil:Gas Mixture Table 

A table of Gasoline to Oil ratios has been provided for your use.  (Appendix A)  Another useful 
source for determining the oil quantity to be added to a specified amount of gasoline can be found 
at: 

www.csgnetwork.com/oilfuelcalc.html

 

Precision measuring, mixing cups

 are available from:  KAM-TECH, LLC, 2147 W. 236

th

 

Street, Torrance, CA 90501, 310-257-1240;  “Ratio Rite Measuring Cup”  

 

There are multiple sources of high quality oil available.  Several are listed below: 

  

Band

   

 

 

    

Type

 

Typical Mix Ratio

 

 

AMSOIL Professional Saber   

Synthetic 

      40:1  to  45:1  

www.amsoilc.om/shop/by-product/motor-oil/2-stroke/saber-

professional/?page=%2fstorefront%2fatp.aspx

 

 

 

Red Line 

       (

NOT TESTED

)   

 

 

40:1   

 

 

 

Royal Purple         (

NOT TESTED

)  Synthetic 

        

40:1   

 

Bell Ray (Honda)  (

NOT TESTED

 

Yamalube 

 

Tested  

Blend   

 

40 : 1  

 

Torco  T-2R   

Tested  

Blend   

 

40 : 1 

 

Klotz, 

R50, Super X2 or BIA Grade  

(

NOT TESTED

)

Synthetic 

45 : 1 

 

Stihl HP Ultra  

Excellent 

Synthetic 

 

40:1 

 

Castor Oil TTR 

 

 

 

 

 

35:1 

The above oils are not for break-in but for normal flying after the break-on 
period. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 116cc Twin-Boxer

Page 1: ...resents the necessary information for the operation of all DLA 2 cycle gasoline Model Airplane Engines DLA 32 58 64 64 I2 116cc 116cc I2 180cc 128cc 232cc QUAD DLA 32cc DLA 58cc DLA 64cc Twin Boxer DL...

Page 2: ...lling Fuel Gas Tank Plumbing 20 o Ignition Installation and Wiring 20 25 o Engine CDI Sensor Timing 25 o Cowl Ducting and Air Flow 25 o Temperature Limits 26 Fuel GAS 26 o Type of Gas and Oils 26 o Ta...

Page 3: ...operation thereof please contact GOLDEN SKIES R C AIRCRAFT INC at 949 378 5998 for assistance When the consumer breaks the seal on the DLA Operations Instructions Manual Envelope the consumer acknowle...

Page 4: ...the aircraft which could cause injury and damages to objects which the aircraft may come into contact with upon an uncontrolled landing Do not attempt to fly any model aircraft if you have not been qu...

Page 5: ...ntinue in full force and effect 4 Maintain Proper Insurance Coverage It is also mandatory that all R C airplane pilots obtain adequate insurance through their own homeowner policy or a separate policy...

Page 6: ...nufacturer distributor and retailer for any liability resulting from your actions return the complete DLA Engine kit to the point of purchase for a refund In order to return the DLA Engine Kit the fol...

Page 7: ...allation and Plumbing Section or may be downloaded from the www goldenskiesrc com The Fuel Point provides fueling through a dedicated fuel line thus filling the fuel tank directly and without forcing...

Page 8: ...flexible over a longer time period Available from Golden Skies R C Aircraft Inc www goldenskiesrc com OIL There are several good manufacturers of 2 cycle oil available GOLDEN SKIES R C AIRCRAFT INC do...

Page 9: ...c l and Hc l lines which are aligned to those scribed on the firewall to accurately locate mounting hole A paper mounting guide is provided at the end of this operation manual but is not as accurate L...

Page 10: ...32cc 4 2 mm GS R C 03180 50001 20 99 DLA 58cc 5 2 mm GS R C 03180 50002 20 99 DLA 64cc 5 2 mm GS R C 03180 50002 20 99 DLA116cc 5 2 mm GS R C 03180 50002 20 99 All DLA Engines have a ten 10 mm cranks...

Page 11: ...INC website for spinner selections from two 2 inch to four 4 inch diameter www goldenskiesrc com Product_page_Spinners html The prop nut shown on the lower left is not required for DLA Engines however...

Page 12: ...etal Hydride NiMH battery in a six 6 series configuration is also adequate An 1 200 mAh battery is sufficient However a 2 100 mAh battery is recommended for the Dual Ignition engines Check the Golden...

Page 13: ...Displacement 32cc 1 95 in3 Horsepower 3 8 Hp 8 200 rpm Idle 1 700 rpm Static Thrust 19 4 pounds Pulling Force Props 18x8 18x10 19x8 20x8 Compression 7 6 1 Spark Plug CM6 Special Iridium Cyl Dia Stroke...

Page 14: ...16cc In Line Twin Displacement 116cc 6 83 in3 Horsepower 11 8 7 500 rpm Idle 1 300 rpm Static Thrust 59 9 pounds Pulling Force Props 26 x 10 12 27 x 10 28 x 10 Compression 7 8 1 Spark Plugs CM6 Specia...

Page 15: ...perating Manual on website visit www goldenskiesrc com for the most current Revision INTENDED ENGINE USE DLA 2 cycle Gasoline Engines are designed exclusively for installation in and as the propulsion...

Page 16: ...the aircraft is pointed away from all others when starting 7 KEEP SPECTATORS AWAY Keep all spectators at least thirty 30 feet away from the engine and aircraft when preparing to start and operating th...

Page 17: ...off prior to touching it 20 DO NOT REFUEL WHEN ENGINE IS HOT Never refuel the aircraft while the engine is still hot Allow the engine to cool to a comfortable hand touchable temperature before refueli...

Page 18: ...late or per the dimensions on Table 1 Paper can shrink and expand and printing may and often does vary dimensionally iii LEAST PREFERRED Manually measure the hole locations from the Vc l and Hc l and...

Page 19: ...this minimum distance you may want to consider cutting a hole in the firewall directly in line with the carburetor with a diameter approximately equal the diameter of the carburetor s intake DO NOT CO...

Page 20: ...and 116cc engines have two 2 Ignition or Sparkplug wires running from the Ignition Module to the two 2 individual Sparkplugs Install the ignition in the forward part of the fuselage and isolate it fr...

Page 21: ...parkplug until it snaps into place Check to see that the cap cannot be removed with a light pulling force Be sure it is firmly seated 8 Step 8 Double check that are connections secure and that the ele...

Page 22: ...ev A 05 15 The above CD Ignition pictures are the most current configurations older CDI s may vary check the connector sex for correct Sensor Tachometer Battery wiring This wiring arrangement may vary...

Page 23: ...rkplug The sensor s electric pulse is represented in the diagram below The pulse can be several degrees wide so it is important to set the timing on the negative edge of the pulse which is position wh...

Page 24: ...he pictures for the correct sensor identification Another way to identify the front sensor is to rotate the crankshaft so that the front cylinder piston is at top dead center TDCf Note the location of...

Page 25: ...dequate cool air flowing across the rear cylinders In the case of the QUAD one typically directs the airflow from the cowl intake to an area chamber above the cylinder heads and then directs the air t...

Page 26: ...end of the manual for your convenience on the last page of the manual TANK INSTALLATION and PLUMBING DLA Engines typically burn fuel at a rate generally measured in ounces per minute at full throttle...

Page 27: ...See GS R C Website for additional pictures www goldenskiesrc com The In Line and 128cc QUAD dual carburetors may be supplied with gas by any of the following methods 1 Single tank with one clunk line...

Page 28: ...uel source nipple into the fuel source line Fuel is then added to the tank until the fuel flows out of the vent line indicating the tank to be full Always catch the overflow as to not pollute the envi...

Page 29: ...ole using a drill press b Use a wood back up plate under the propeller to help prevent splintering the backside of the prop hub 2 Place the alignment pin in the hole just drilled passing it through th...

Page 30: ...MEND The above actions are particularly true and important to use when initially starting the 32cc engines Starting 1 Be sure the Ignition Kill Switch is in the off position and that your ignition and...

Page 31: ...5 50 75 of max rpm and at maximum rpm allowing the engine to run at each rpm setting for 20 of the run time supported by the fuel tank capacity Break in the engine through approximate three to four 3...

Page 32: ...INE OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL 04 21 21 Copyrighted Material Owner s Manual All Rights Reserved 03180 10000 Page 32 DLA 32 58 64 64 I2 116 116 I2 128cc 180c 232cc Rev A 05 15 DIMENSIONS and PARTS DI...

Page 33: ...GS R C DLA ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL 04 21 21 Copyrighted Material Owner s Manual All Rights Reserved 03180 10000 Page 33 DLA 32 58 64 64 I2 116 116 I2 128cc 180c 232cc Rev A 05 15...

Page 34: ...ach IN 03180 01136 29 Prop Washer Only 32cc 1 pcs per each IN 03180 01137 30 Prop Hub Only 32cc 1 pcs per each IN Standoff 03180 01113 9 Standoffs Engine Mounting Bolts 32cc 12 pcs per set IN 03180 01...

Page 35: ...TRUCTION MANUAL 04 21 21 Copyrighted Material Owner s Manual All Rights Reserved 03180 10000 Page 35 DLA 32 58 64 64 I2 116 116 I2 128cc 180c 232cc Rev A 05 15 PARTS LIST 58cc See www goldenskiesrc co...

Page 36: ...33 30 Reeds Only Reed Value 58 64cc 2 pcs per set 03180 01232 29 Housing Reed Valve Heat Blocking 58 64cc 1 pcs per each 03180 01220 16 Hub Propeller Washer Propeller 58 64cc 03180 01237 34 Prop Hub O...

Page 37: ...GS R C DLA ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL 04 21 21 Copyrighted Material Owner s Manual All Rights Reserved 03180 10000 Page 37 DLA 32 58 64 64 I2 116 116 I2 128cc 180c 232cc Rev A 05 15...

Page 38: ...01232 19 Housing Reed Valve Heat Blocking 58 64cc 1 pcs per each IN 03180 01233 20 Reeds Only Reed Value 58 64cc 2 pcs per set IN 03180 01220 21 Hub Propeller Washer Propeller 58 64cc 2 pcs per set I...

Page 39: ...GS R C DLA ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL 04 21 21 Copyrighted Material Owner s Manual All Rights Reserved 03180 10000 Page 39 DLA 32 58 64 64 I2 116 116 I2 128cc 180c 232cc Rev A 05 15 DLA 64 I2...

Page 40: ...nting screws per each 03180 01114 9 Spark Plug Iridium Universal per each 03180 01115 12 Plug Copper Gasket Sparkplug Hole All Engines 2 pcs per set 01380 01239 37 Tachometer All DLA Engines 03180 007...

Page 41: ...GS R C DLA ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL 04 21 21 Copyrighted Material Owner s Manual All Rights Reserved 03180 10000 Page 41 DLA 32 58 64 64 I2 116 116 I2 128cc 180c 232cc Rev A 05 15...

Page 42: ...0 01414 11 Reed Valve Assembly Carburetor 116cc IN 03180 01435 32 Heat Block Reed Value Housing 116cc IN 03180 01422 19 Mounting Base 4 ea Flat Head Bolts Carburetor IN 03180 01439 36 Reed Valve Only...

Page 43: ...S R C DLA ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL 04 21 21 Copyrighted Material Owner s Manual All Rights Reserved 03180 10000 Page 43 DLA 32 58 64 64 I2 116 116 I2 128cc 180c 232cc Rev A 05 15 DLA 116 I2...

Page 44: ...ws 3 pcs per set 01380 01239 Tachometer All DLA Engines 1 pcs per each 03180 02410 6 Muffler CAN each 116 I2cc 1 pcs per each 03180 02406 Muffler Cannister 58 116cc 1 pcs per each 03180 01212 7 Carbur...

Page 45: ...DLA ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL 04 21 21 Copyrighted Material Owner s Manual All Rights Reserved 03180 10000 Page 45 DLA 32 58 64 64 I2 116 116 I2 128cc 180c 232cc Rev A 05 15 DLA 180cc Twin...

Page 46: ...Set per set IN 03180 00947 Header Cannister 180cc per each IN 03180 00914 8 Carburetor 180cc Complete Walbro WB 25 429 1 pcs per each IN 03180 01414 11 30 Reed Valve Assembly Carburetor 180cc 2 pcs p...

Page 47: ...GS R C DLA ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL 04 21 21 Copyrighted Material Owner s Manual All Rights Reserved 03180 10000 Page 47 DLA 32 58 64 64 I2 116 116 I2 128cc 180c 232cc Rev A 05 15...

Page 48: ...Engines 13 7 x 4 33 x 3 mm 1 pcs per each IN 03180 01411 19 Carburetor 116 128cc Complete Walbro WJ71 311 IN 03180 00603 20 BASE Carburetor 1 pcs per each IN 03180 01215 21 Reed Valve Assembly Carbur...

Page 49: ...GS R C DLA ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL 04 21 21 Copyrighted Material Owner s Manual All Rights Reserved 03180 10000 Page 49 DLA 32 58 64 64 I2 116 116 I2 128cc 180c 232cc Rev A 05 15...

Page 50: ...or 232cc 03180 01435 40 Heat Block Reed Value Housing 116 116 I2 232 cc 03180 01223 Reed Values Only 232cc 01380 01225 39 Mounting Plate Carburetor 232cc ea 03180 02031 Choke or Throttle Connecting Li...

Page 51: ...e Settings Engine 32 58 64 64 I2 116 116 I2 128 180 232 360 Low 1 2 1 6 1 5 1 2 1 3 1 6 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 3 1 5 High 1 3 1 5 1 7 1 3 1 5 1 5 1 3 1 5 1 3 2 0 2 6 Idle rpm 2000 1800 1600 1400 1500 1500 1500...

Page 52: ...raft forward motion at idle rpm 3 If you plan to stop the engine by completely closing the butterfly throttle then you will need to remove the Mechanical Idle Adjustment Screw or back it out far enoug...

Page 53: ...I2 Walbro 03180 00xx TBD 180cc Walbro TM WB 25 TBD KU 11 WB 128cc Walbro HDA 03180 00xxx 03180 K20 WAT 232cc Walbro TM WJ 71 TBD TBD TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ALWAYS STOP ENGINE WHEN MA...

Page 54: ...gine does not reach a normal high rpm at full throttle 1 Check carburetor settings particularly the High End Mixture Needle Valve 2 Check to see that the propeller is NOT larger than specified in the...

Page 55: ...rom KAM TECH LLC 2147 W 236th Street Torrance CA 90501 310 257 1240 Ratio Rite Measuring Cup There are multiple sources of high quality oil available Several are listed below Band Type Typical Mix Rat...

Page 56: ...egistration apply If the DLA engine is purchased directly from GOLDEN SKIES R C AIRCRAFT Inc the warranty period will be three 3 years The 116 I2 and 128cc engines have a two 2 year warranty Golden Sk...

Page 57: ...lug s Any other use of the DLA engine s for purposes other than powering a Model Aircraft will void the warranty Shipping Charges to and return from the GS R C service center HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SE...

Page 58: ...late Hole Color Xc c Dimension Yc c Dimension 32 cc Red 70 mm 2 75 54 mm 2 13 58 cc Green 76 mm 2 99 63 5 mm 2 50 64 cc Twin Boxer Blue 61 mm 2 40 73 mm 2 87 64 I2 inline 78 mm 3 07 65 mm 2 56 116 cc...

Page 59: ...24 x 8 Carburetor Walbro WT xxx Series Spark Plug CM 6 Special Iridium CDI Voltage 6 4 8 4 VDC Exhaust Volume 58 cc 3 54 in3 Cylinder Diameter Stroke 46 mm 35 mm 1 77 in 1 38 Compression Ratio 7 8 1 G...

Page 60: ...Gas Engine In Line Power 12 8 HP 7500 rpm Idle Speed 1 200 rpm Static Thrust 61 8 pounds 100 m 328 ft Pulling Force 55 1 pounds 1800 m 5 900 ft Propellers 27 x 10 12 28 x 10 29 x 10 Carburetor Walbro...

Page 61: ...100 m 328 ft Pulling Force 90 pounds 1 800 m 5 900 ft Propellers 34 x 10 35 x 10 12 36 x 10 2 Blade 28x14 30x12 32x12 3 Blade Carburetor Walbro WT xxx Series CDI Voltage 6 4 8 4 VDC Spark Plug CM 6 S...

Page 62: ...59 6 5 00 21 3 630 9 20 00 591 5 18 29 540 8 16 00 473 2 14 22 420 6 12 80 378 5 5 25 22 4 662 4 21 00 621 0 19 20 567 8 16 80 496 8 14 93 441 6 13 44 397 5 5 50 23 5 694 0 22 00 650 6 20 11 594 8 17...

Page 63: ...Maximum consumption gal min Maximum consumption oz min DLA32 3 000 0 07 0 0012 0 158 7 300 0 452 0 0075 0 964 DLA58 2 000 0 15 0 0026 0 327 6 200 0 481 0 0080 1 026 DLA64 2 000 0 13 0 0022 0 276 7 200...

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