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SAITO FG-11

4-Stroke Gasoline Single Engine Operating instructions

FG-11 is one of the smallest gas-engine among 4-stroke gas-engines which is designed based on the long seller- Glow 

engine “FA-62”. Taking same devices such as carb, spark plug, ignition system from exsiting single-gas engines such like 

“FG-21” “FG-17” “FG-14C”, durability, stability, and reliability are given as well.

27.0mm

Body: 465g / Muffler: 50g / Ignition system: 100g / Engine mount: 110g Approx.

19.0mm

10.9cc

Approx.2,000-9,500rpm

12”x8“~13”x8”

Approx.8,500~8,800rpm

APC 13x7  Approx.1.3~1.7kgf  (Depend on prop)

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Thanks for buying SAITO FG-11 4-stroke gas-engine

exclusively for model airplanes.

In order to avoid misuse, please be sure to read well this 

instruction manual carefully. If there should be any deficiency, 

inconvenience, etc. concerning the manufacture, our company 

will repair them with responsibility.

Any failure or trouble caused by unnecessary disassembly, 

modification, or other uses than those provided in the instruc-

tion manual is not subject to the warranty, however.

Moreover, all responsibilities for the use of the engine, and 

other obligations and responsibilities based on laws, regula-

tions, etc. are borne by the purchaser and the user, and SAITO 

SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. is exempt from any responsibilities.

Notification about treatment of 4-stroke model gas-engine

◎Since valve timing is designed to get high power and high speed, the overlap range is relatively wide. So sometimes fuel get flown 

back from the carburetor. (It may spatter in the engine room.)

◎Since the oil for lubrication is mixed in the fuel, waste oil from the breather nipple is dirty. Depending on treatment of waste oil, it 

can be spattered on the plane.(Ref. Section 9)

◎Since lubrication is through breather, sometimes the oil oozes from each joint or commissure however itʼs no problem on performance.

◎Depending on the quality of the oil, sometimes there can be rust inside the crankcase. But itʼs no problem on performance as long 

as there are no abnormal noise or backlash.

Specifications

Bore

Stroke

Disp.

Weight
Practical speed

Max on Gnd

Propeller

Static thrust

Applications

Fuel

Fuel consumption

Battery for ignition system

Standard accessories

4-stroke glow 50-60 class

Regular gasoline:Oil=20:1 (Volume ratio)

Approx. 7cc/min (At full throttle 8,800rpm)

*Fuel flow varies depends upon prop load. More fuel flow with larger load and less fuel flow with smaller load.

Voltage:6-8.4V higher than 1,000mA is recommended

Engine mount set   

 

 

1set

Ignition system(w/ sensor)   

 

1set

Spark plug [SAITO  SP-1]

 

(Attached to engine) 

1pc

Muffler set 

 

 

 

1set

Limit gauge (0.1t) for tappet adjustment  

1pc

Spanner for tappet adjusting lock nut   

1pc

Hexagonal wrench set 

 

 

1set

Plug wrench  

 

 

 

1pc

1. Propeller

Depending on the airframe, please adopt the standard size in the 

data and use a reliable product which is generally on the market.

(APC13x7 is recommended)

Please maintain sufficient balance. Since an imbalanced prop is 

vibratory and dangerous with

lowered performance, please maintain balance with a balancer. 

Moreover, a cracked prop is dangerous. Make sure to check any

time and replace it with a new one if itʼs cracked.

*Prop and fuel consumption

If the load is large (the diameter & pitch of the prop is large) for the engine 

characteristics, the air-fuel mixture should be rich. Thus the main needle has to be 

opened. That is, even if the revolution is low, the fuel consumption is high. 

Conversely, when the load is small and the revolution is high, the fuel consumption 

is lowered because the main needle can be closed.

In order to decrease the fuel consumption and prolong the engine life, a propeller 

should be used whose revolution is maximized when the throttle-valve is fully 

opened, while using an airframe which enables all flights with about 90% of the 

output of the propeller. In this case, the throttle valve will be further throttled 

during horizontal flight. On the contrary, an airframe which can only deliver 

performance in fully open condition will suffer worsening fuel consumption and life.

Outside dimensions

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Summary of Contents for FG-11

Page 1: ...rankcase But itʼs no problem on performance as long as there are no abnormal noise or backlash Specifications Bore Stroke Disp Weight Practical speed Max on Gnd Propeller Static thrust Applications Fuel Fuel consumption Battery for ignition system Standard accessories 4 stroke glow 50 60 class Regular gasoline Oil 20 1 Volume ratio Approx 7cc min At full throttle 8 800rpm Fuel flow varies depends u...

Page 2: ... dangerous material be careful of its storage use and transport enough The evaporative emission and exhaust smoke of gasoline have a harmful effect on a human body Also if gasoline is leaked there is danger of fire etc Please note that we take no responsibility for accidents health damages etc which occur during storage use and transport of gasoline 3 Fuel Filter and fuel pump Since commercial gas...

Page 3: ...ment range tend to be narrow as displacement is smaller 3 7 Sensor position and Power Starting easiness The ignition sensor can be moved to CW advance the spark timing or CCW delay the timing as Fig 6 shows At the factory default the sensor is fixed on the center neutral position The reason is related to the methods of engine starting With an electric starter You can start wherever the sensor is f...

Page 4: ...uffler the cowling should be devised Also make the air flow outlet larger than the inlet Building some baffles inside the cowling appropri ately will enhance the cooling efficiency Insufficient cooling may cause engine trouble such as overheat or muffler looseness The muffler should be securely tightened up using two spanners Adhesives such as a screw lock agent are effective against looseness and leakage Muffler...

Page 5: ...f the revolution does not achieve peak immediately but get delayed as the throttle valve is fully opened fine tune the main needle and perform the same process from idling to peak quickly Repeat this carefully until the response improves The key to make the engine last for long life is operating with the slightly rich condition as far as it doesnʼt effect to the flight Adjustment is needed depending ...

Page 6: ...nd exhaust nut while it is hot 11 Please notice that our guarantee will not cover any breakage or trouble on the engine caused by userʼs disassembling or modification 12 Take an extreme care for safety when operating the engine or flying the model airplane not to bother others 13 An engine for a model airplane is not a toy Handle it with an extreme care 14 Notes for purchasing parts Please give or...

Page 7: ... 27 1 2 85 Full throttle needle 1 Prop washer Nut Throttle barrel assembly 28 1 2 82 1 5 1 9 88B 89 Crankcase screw set Throttle lever 31 1 2 3 88B 90 1 Engine gasket set 89 Idle needle 1 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Carburetor screw spring set 33 Cam gear housing 1 82 1 7 1 8 1 13 1 16 1 26 1 28 90 1 35 Cam gear 1 Carburetor gasket set 36A Cam gear shaft 1 32 4 5 6 82 1 9 1 14 1 18 1 20 1 22 91 1 37 Steel wa...

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