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2. 

Close the throttle  slowly and adjust 

the low speed setting by rotating the 

idle needle valve 

(89) 

clockwise 

to 

lean the mixture and counterclockwise 

to richen the mixture. 

Note: 

The fuel mixture 

is 

too rich if 

when openning the throttle rapidly the 

engine emits white smoke and 

“stutters”  or “stumbles.” Correct this 

by rotating the idle needle valve 
clockwise 

to  turn at a time 

until the engine transitions smoothly 
without hesitation  upon opening the 

throttle rapidly. 

The fuel mixture may be too lean if the 
engine stops at the lowest idle position, 
or when the throttle  is rapidly opened 
from idle. Attempt to correct this by 
rotating the idle needle valve counter- 

clockwise 

to 

’/? 

turn at a time until 

the engine transitions smoothly without 
hesitation  upon opening the throttle 

rapidly. If the situation 

is 

not rectified 

by counterclockwise rotations 

of the 

idle needle valve, turn the idle 
needle valve clockwise in 

to 

turn increments. 

3. 

After obtaining the proper idle 

setting, the 

low 

rpm setting may  be 

made through the positioning 

of  the 

throttle adjustment screw, if applicable. 

If 

not, adjust the idle setting via the 

throttle trim of your transmitter. 

Carburetor 

Adjustments 

for  Air 

Bleed  Carburetors 

Note: 

The Saito 

FA-30S(H) 

and 

FA-30SGK 

use an air bleed carburetor. 

1. 

Start the engine and let it warm up 

prior to attempting any adjustments. 

2. 

Close the throttle  slowly and adjust 

the airscrew setting by rotating the 

airscrew 

(89) 

counterclockwise to lean 

the mixture and clockwise to richen the 
mixture. 

Note: 

The fuel mixture is 

too 

rich if 

when openning the throttle rapidly the 

engine emits white smoke and 

“stutters”  or “stumbles.” Correct this 

by  rotating the airscrew counter- 

clockwise 

to 

’/? 

turn at a time until 

the engine transitions smoothly without 
hesitation  upon opening the throttle 

rapidly. 

The fuel mixture may be too lean if the 

engine stops at the lowest idle position 

or if the engine stops when the throttle 
is rapidly opened from idle. Attempt to 

correct this by rotating the airscrew 
clockwise 

to 

turn at a time until 

the engine transitions  smoothly without 
hesitation  upon opening the throttle 

rapidly. 

If 

the situation is not rectified 

by clockwise rotations of the airscrew, 
turn the airscrew counter-clockwise in 

to 

turn increments. 

Summary of Contents for FA-30S Golden Knight

Page 1: ...Version 2005...

Page 2: ...VERY IMPORTANT Failure to read and follow these instructions beforle you proceed to start your engine may result in engine damage and the voiding of your warranty...

Page 3: ...ning the engine be sure all spectators especially children are at least 20 feet away 3 Use the correct size and pitch of propeller for your engine refer to the Propeller Chart on page 16of this manual...

Page 4: ...eat or anything that can ignite the fuel Glow plug clips and cords are kept Your glow fuel is kept in a safe place Beware Model engines get very hot while running Do not attempt to handle them until t...

Page 5: ...Propellers should be balanced prior to use 3 Glow Plug Battery Your glow plug may be properly heated by several different sources The Hangar 9 Power Panel HAN106 when accompanied by a 12 volt Sealed...

Page 6: ...e Support Equipment section on page 3 of this manual for break in purposes is perfectly acceptable 2 Use the proper glow plugs Your engine includes the Saito SS SAIP 400S or HAN3011 super glow plugs w...

Page 7: ...the heat source glow plug clip locking socket Open the throttle fully Rotate the propeller in a counter clockwise direction 5 to 6 times while plugging the end of the muffler with your finger to draw...

Page 8: ...t using a high quality motor mount such as those available from Saito specifically or for Saito engines The idle needle valve 89 or air bleed needle valve for the Saito 30S H GK engines may now be ref...

Page 9: ...be made through the positioning of the throttle adjustment screw if applicable If not adjust the idle setting via the throttle trim of your transmitter Carburetor Adjustments for Air Bleed Carburetor...

Page 10: ...engine with a lean mixture Regularly check all screws and nuts on both the engine and muffler After 1 to 2 hours of operation valve adjustment may be necessary Adjust the valves as shown in the Engine...

Page 11: ...ntenance procedures please contact the Saito Service Center at 217 355 9511 Our technicians will be happy to advise you on maintenance issues Valve Tappet Gap Adjustment After approximately one hour o...

Page 12: ...o your Saito engine the following recommendations are made 1 Use a high quality fuel containing 20 lubricants 2 Use recommended glow plugs 3 Use the proper propeller size and balance the propeller pri...

Page 13: ...day s modern glow engines from starting To that end make sure you re using good quality fresh fuel there are good glow plugs installed and the starting battery is charged and in good condition Should...

Page 14: ...ct battery remove the glow plugs and rotate the propeller several times to clear the cylinder Disconnect battery and rotate propeller several times to clear cylinder Close high speed needle valve I z...

Page 15: ...5014 30SH15 30SH17 30S19 30S20A 30S22 30S23 30S24 5025 30S27 30S28 30S30 30S31 30S32A 30SH33 30S35 30S36 30S37 30S38 30S39 30S40 60T41 5042 30S43 30S46 30S47 5048 30SH49 30S74 30S75 30S80 30S821 30S83...

Page 16: ...28 5030A 7231B 7232A 7233 6535A 7236A 5037 5038 7239A 7240 5041 5042 5043 6546 6547 5048 5049A 7269 6574D 8075C 8080A 72821B 72831 10085 5086 7287 5088B 130T89 7290 8091B 5092 5095 6596A MAN1 50109 56...

Page 17: ...1A 120S06 120S07 120S08 120S09 120S10C 120S14 120S15B 120S17A 6519 120S20A 120S22 120S23B 120S27A 170R328 120S29 120S30 5031 120S32B 120S33 120S35 5036A 120S37 120S38 120S39 120S40 120S41 120S42 120S4...

Page 18: ...4 6 13 6 13 8 14 6 15 4 11 9 11 10 12 8 12 9 FA 80 80GK 2 000 11 500rpm 12 8 13 6 13 8 14 6 13 6 13 8 14 6 15 4 11 9 11 10 12 8 12 9 FA 82a 82aGK 2 000 12 000rpm 12 8 13 7 13 8 14 6 14 8 13 7 13 8 14...

Page 19: ...2 0 23 4 24 8 24 8 27 0 27 0 29 0 28 2 29 0 32 0 34 0 36 0 Stroke mm 16 0 17 4 19 0 19 0 22 0 20 6 22 8 20 4 24 0 26 0 24 8 27 6 28 6 Weight g 260 300 435 410 550 470 540 462 520 550 900 890 880 K ISO...

Page 20: ...1 1 1 set 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 each 1 set 1 set 1 set 1 1 1 1 set 2 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 68 69 74 75 77 80 89 821 831 84 85 87 91 93 102 110 Pushrod Pushrod cover rubber seal Rocker arm Rock...

Page 21: ...g conditions dust insufficient cooling improper mounting improper propeller size or lack of balancing etc Damage due to improper disassembly Modifications of any kind I f your engine needs repair plea...

Page 22: ...ost you will be provided with an estimate advising you of your options Any return freight for non warranty repairs will be billed to the consumer Please advise us of the payment method you prefer to u...

Page 23: ...opy keep original for your files within 10days of purchase to Horizon Service Center Attn Saito Warranty Dept 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign 1L 61822 Engine Type Date of Purchase Owner s Name Street A...

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