S T A R T I N G T H E E N G I N E
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• Using either the“Start stick”or
electric starter, spin the propeller
until the engine is running.
NOTE:
When using an electric
starter, care should be taken to be sure
that the engine does not become
“hybro-locked.”While the electric
starter will turn the engine over, it
may damage the connecting rod or
other components. If the engine
becomes hydro-locked, simply
remove the glow plugs and turn the
engine over a few times with the
“Start stick”or electric starter. The
excess fuel will be forced to exit the
engine via the cylinder heads.
8.
Initial break-in:
Do
not
exceed 4,000 rpm for the first
ten(10) minutes of operation. This
allows all parts to mate properly with
good lubrication.
NOTE:
Due to the excessively“rich”
mixture setting, it may be necessary
to leave the heat source attached to
the glow plugs.
Subsequent runs may be made while
slightly leaning out the mixture with
each tank full of fuel. Generally, 40
minutes is considered sufficient for
normal break-in prior to the first
flight.
9.
After break-in:
If a test stand was used for the break-in
procedure, the engine may now be
mounted in the aircraft using the integral
motor mount and mounting hardware
supplied with the Saito engine.
NOTE:
Always use the engine’s
mounting spacers. Place the mounting
spacer between the integral motor
mount and the firewall of the aircraft.
Figure 5
The spacers will minimize firewall
depression and serve to reinforce.
Soft mounting of Saito engines is not
required due to low vibration levels
found in the Saito twins. The idle
needle valve(s)(89) may now be
refined. Please refer to the Carburetor
Adjustments Section on pages 8 & 9
for infrmation on bow to do so.
The valves may be checked at this
time. Refer to the Engine
Maintenance Section on page 13 for
information on the valve adjustment.
Engine mounting
spacer (washer)
Engine
Firewall
Engine mounting
spacer (washer)
Engine
Firewall
When tightening bolts, put washers between the engine mount and
firewall to minimize depression on the firewall and for reinforcement.
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