Saito FA-100T, Instruction Manual

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E N G I N E M A I N T E N A N C E
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Crankshaft
alignment
mark
Crankcase
mark
Crankshaft
alignment
mark
Crankcase
mark
Crankcase
alignment
mark
Camgear
reference
mark
Crankcase
alignment
mark
Camgear
reference
mark
2. Cam Gear Alignment-Refer to the
specific section below pertaining to
your Saito engine.
FA-60T/90TS
a. The crankshaft alignment mark
should line up with the crankcase
mark when the crankshaft is at the top
dead center. Refer to
Figure 7.
Figure 7
b. Locate the cam gear reference
mark and align it with the crankcase
mark. See
Figure 8.
Figure 8
c. Be sure there is a spacer on the
counter gear shaft. Next, insert the
counter gear onto the shaft, followed
by another spacer. During this step
it’s important that neither the
crankshaft nor the cam gear are
moved from their alignment marks.
Refer to
Figure 9.
Figure 9
Finished assembly
FA-100T/FA-182TD
a. Viewing the engine from the rear
and looking forward, adjust the cam
timing beginning with the right
cylinder.
b. Position the cam gear timing mark
(dot) at the 9 o’clock position
(directly into the crankcase) with the
right piston at top dead center. Secure
the right cam gear housing in place.
c. Rotate the crankshaft counter-
clockwise 180 degrees, placing the
left piston at top dead center. Refer to
Figure 10.
NOTE: Crankshaft
alignment mark and
cam gear reference
mark are aligned with
their respective
crankcase marks.
This is extremely
important.