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DLE-85 Mounting Pattern
(for anti-vibration mount)

2.56 in.

[65 mm]

2.56 in. [65 mm]

Summary of Contents for DLE-85

Page 1: ...n 40mm 9 5 1 DLE with Manual Choke Main Engine 68oz 1930g Muffler 8 8oz 250g Electronic Ignition 4 58oz 110g Engine Mount Standoffs 28oz 454g 87 93 Octane Gasoline with a 30 1 gas 2 stroke 2 cycle oil mixture Displacement Performance Idle Speed Ignition Style Recommended Propellers Sparkplug Type Diameter Stroke Compression Ratio Carburetor Weight Fuel 2014 Hobbico Inc DLEG0085 Mnl ...

Page 2: ...ashers propeller mounting 1 Silicone Pick up Wire Cover Ignition Wire Cover 1 Red Three Pin Connector Lead w Pig Tail for ignition switch 2 Three Pin Connector Securing Clips 1 DLE Decal not pictured Safety Tips and Warnings This engine is not a toy Please place your safety and the safety of others paramount while operating DLE will not be held responsible for any safety issues or accidents involv...

Page 3: ...the ground Even though it may look good from the outside it may be cracked on the inside which may cause it to disintegrate while in use Do not use a nicked cracked or split propeller Keep foreign objects away from the propeller Make sure that nothing can be sucked in by the propeller Never start the engine on loose gravel or sand Do not attempt to stop the engine by throwing anything into the pat...

Page 4: ... a lean gas mixture will cause the engine to overheat and burn the electrode of the spark plug Pay close attention to the High Speed Needle adjustment Running the engine with the proper gas mixture will make the spark plugs appear yellow at the ignition point For optimum performance please use fresh or recently purchased 87 93 octane gasoline with a 30 1 gas oil 2 stroke 2 cycle mixture GAS OIL Mi...

Page 5: ...ick 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 Secure the connection with the included three pin connector securing clip 3 Connect the manual on off switch lead to the red connector from the electronic ignition system using the lead from the kill switch or with the included three pin connector with ...

Page 6: ... s visible from the front of the aircraft This is to ensure that the person starting the engine is aware that the ignition is armed If properly installed as shown above an illuminated red LED indicates that that the ignition is armed 5 Install the ignition on off switch on the aircraft so that it is easily accessible through the cowling or the fuselage 6 Install the ignition module and battery sec...

Page 7: ...airplane Use triangle stock and pin the firewall with hardwood dowels to reinforce the firewall glue joints Never install the DLE 85 onto a firewall thinner than specified because it may fail due to the power of the engine Note The length of the engine from the back of the engine mount to the propeller drive washer is 7 87 200 mm 1 Use the supplied template on the back cover of this manual to dril...

Page 8: ... the fuel tank which exits the engine compartment or the fuselage most vent lines exit at the bottom of the firewall You can fill the tank by using the carburetor line as fill line if you have access to it or install a third line to be used as fill line Installing a third line is the cleanest and easiest way to add fuel An alternative fueling set up is a 2 line system with aT fitting approved for ...

Page 9: ...nition module se curely in the airplane forward area It is recommended that a thin piece of foam rubber is placed between the module and the mounting surface and that Velcro strap is used to hold the module in place 8 Secure any unsecure connection with heat shrink tubing Not included 9 Connect the ignition wire from ignition module to the spark plug 10 Install the muffler onto the engine Be sure ...

Page 10: ...propellers Most propellers within the recommended size range have a 0 393 10mm center hole pre drilled If your propeller has this predrilled hole move on to step 3 If not start with step 1 1 Remove the cowling from the aircraft Use the included propeller washer to mark the centering hole on the propeller 2 Once the location is established use a drill press with a 5 2055 5 21mm drill bit as a pilot...

Page 11: ... clean opening on both sides of the propeller drill only half way through the propeller with the finishing drill bit Then flip the propeller over and drill completely through the hole 7 Use one of the 5x50mm SHCS with 5mm lock washers and flat washers to align the propeller washer on the propeller and use the Dead Center Hole Locator to mark the position of the remaining five holes 8 Drill the rem...

Page 12: ... ON If you installed the optionalTX activated gas engine kill switch DLEG9205 properly between the manual on off switch and the ignition make sure that the TX switch assigned is in the on position The LED should be illuminated red to indicate that the ignition is armed 6 Flip the propeller counter clockwise several times briskly 7 After you hear some initial firing sounds move the choke lever to t...

Page 13: ...o ON If you installed theTX activated gas engine kill switch DLEG9205 properly between the manual on off switch and the ignition make sure that theTX switch assigned is in the on position The LED should be illuminated red to indicate that the ignition is armed 6 Using the starter turn over the engine till popping sound is heard Next open the choke 7 Use your electric starter to turn over the engin...

Page 14: ...gged Battery wires faulty Replace wires or Re connect check connections Faulty or fouled spark plug or not firing Replace spark plug or check for spark Engine flooded Remove plug rotate prop to remove fuel This can be done by removing the spark plug from the cylinder and contacting the plug on the outside of the crankcase Have an assistant turn the engine over while checking this and be sure to ha...

Page 15: ...rottle Stop 3 L Low Speed Needle adjusts the fuel air mixture at low speeds 4 H High Speed Needle adjusts the fuel air mixture at high speeds Idle Adjustment Turning the Idle Adjustment Screw No 3 clockwise will increase the idle speed Turning the Idle Screw counter clockwise will decrease the idle speed Low Speed Needle Adjustment Turning the Low Speed Needle No 4 clockwise will lean the fuel air...

Page 16: ...vanced or retarded 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 retarding the ignition Be sure to retighten the Phillips head screws after adjusting the ignition timing Advancing the timing causes combustion to occur earlier resulting in higher performance of the engine However advancin...

Page 17: ... come up to full rpm at full throttle Solution The high speed needle valve H is too lean Open it 1 8 of a turn and try again Problem 1 The engine does not reach full rpm 2 Carbon build ups appear consistently on your spark plug Solution The high speed needle valve H is too rich Close it 1 8 turn and try again ...

Page 18: ...ve this additional lead the digital tachometer can still be used Simply used the includedY harness included with the DigitalTachometer to connect to the pick up lead from the engine Be sure to secure all connections and to secure the Digital Tachometer or leads on the aircraft used Engine Maintenance Please clean the non removable fuel filter in the carburetor periodically Failure to do so may res...

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Page 20: ...rranty through Hobby Services beginning at date of purchase Contact Us Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Ph 217 398 0007 Champaign Il 61822 Fax 217 398 7721 E mail hobbyservices hobbico com Web address www hobbyservices com 7 87 in 200 mm 5 51 in 140 mm ...

Page 21: ...21 Notes ...

Page 22: ...22 33 27 28 29 18 17 35 36 13 14 6 11 5 9 1 2 3 4 5 7 20 23 30 31 32 39 8 19 22 21 37 25 24 26 34 10 12 16 38 ...

Page 23: ...k Reed Valve Assembly Reed Valve Petals Carburetor Complete Engine Mount Standoffs Needle Bearing Piston w Pin Retainer Piston Pin Piston Pin Retainer Piston Ring Cylinder w Gasket Spark Plug Spark Plug Cap Electronic Ignition 2 Ignition Sensor Muffler Exhaust Clamp Exhaust Tube Screw Set Damping Base Carburetor Base Damping Rubber Damping Tube Lock Washer DLEG8501 DLEG8502 DLEG8503 DLEG8504 DLEG8...

Page 24: ...DLE 85 Mounting Pattern for anti vibration mount 2 56 in 65 mm 2 56 in 65 mm ...

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