Saito FA-60T, Instruction Manual

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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
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SYMPTOM
Engine fails to
fire
Engine fires but
does not run
Engine starts but
slows down and
then stops
Engine starts,
speeds up, and
then quits
Engine quits
when starter
battery is
removed
Rough idle
CAUSE
Low voltage on starting
battery
Bad glow plug(s)
Insufficient priming
“Flooded”due to
excessive priming
Over primed
Incorrect glow
plugs
Mixture too rich
Mixture too lean
Mixture too rich
Incorrect glow plugs
Incorrect or bad fuel
Plug
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace/recharge the starting
battery
Inspect/replace bad glow plug(s)
Repeat priming procedure
Disconnect battery, remove glow
plugs, and rotate propeller several
times to“clear”cylinder
Disconnect battery and rotate
propeller several times to
“clear”cylinder
Remove plugs and verify
proper heat range
Close high speed needle valve(s)
1/2 turn and start again. Repeat
until engine is running smoothly.
Open high speed needle valve(s)
1/2 turn and start again. Repeat
until engine is running smoothly.
Close high speed needle valve(s)
1/2 turn and restart
Change glow plugs
Change fuel
Change plug type
In the event that none of the above procedures results in the engine running
properly, contact our service department for suggestions at:
Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
217-355-9511 (Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00 CST)