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3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

What this Warranty Covers - 

Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) 

warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased 

(the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and 

workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase.

What is Not Covered - 

This warranty is not transferable and 

does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts 

of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, 

or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, 

(iii) modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted 

service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized 

service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized 

Horizon dealer or (vi) Product not compliant with applicable 

technical regulations.

OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON 

MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND 

HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, 

INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED 

WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY 

AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE 

PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE 

DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE 

REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASERS INTENDED USE.  

Purchasers Remedy - 

Horizons sole obligation and 

purchasers sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon 

will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product 

determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the 

right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty 

claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole 

discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is required for all 

warranty claims.  SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED 

UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASERS SOLE AND 

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. 

Limitation of Liability - 

HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE 

FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 

DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR 

COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER 

SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, 

NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY 

OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF 

THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event 

shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of 

the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no 

control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, 

no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting 

damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the 

user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or 

user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with 

the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to return the 

Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place 

of purchase.

Law - 

These terms are governed by Illinois law (without 

regard to conflict of law principals).  This warranty gives you 

specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which 

vary from state to state.  Horizon reserves the right to change 

or modify this warranty at any time without notice.

WARRANTY SERVICES

Questions, Assistance, and Services - 

Your local hobby 

store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty 

support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product 

has been started, you must contact your local distributor or 

Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your 

questions and service you in the event that you may need 

any assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our 

website at www.horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support 

Inquiry or call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a Product 

Support representative.

Inspection or Services - 

If this Product needs to be 

inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you 

live and use the Product in, please use the Horizon Online 

Service Request submission process found on our website 

or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization 

(RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a shipping 

carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but 

are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without 

additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking 

and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not 

responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted 

at our facility. An Online Service Request is available at http://

www.horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_render-

service-center. If you do not have internet access, please 

contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number 

along with instructions for submitting your product for service. 

When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your 

complete name, street address, email address and phone 

number where you can be reached during business hours. 

When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA 

number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary 

of the problem.  A copy of your original sales receipt must 

be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, 

address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside 

of the shipping carton.

Notice: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you 

have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the 

appropriate Horizon Product Support office.

Warranty Requirements - For Warranty consideration, 

Summary of Contents for FG-14C

Page 1: ...Owner s Operating Instruction Manual Saito 4 Stroke Gasoline Engines Model FG 14C FG 17 FG 21 Model FG 30B FG 36B FG 40 Version 2012...

Page 2: ...uct NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create...

Page 3: ...lace well away from sparks heat or anything that can ignite Always ensure the aircraft is secure and will not move once the engine is started Always rebind your transmitter to your receiver s after se...

Page 4: ...tion Before Starting the Engine prior to break in 17 Starting the Engine assuming the engine is mounted in an aircraft 17 Choking the Engine 18 Running In the Engine 18 Final Adjustment of the Carbure...

Page 5: ...IG20967 SAIG20967 SAIG36969 SAIG36969 SAIG36969 Components Engine mount for the FG 21 Mount the FG 14C FG 17 or FG 21 engine on aircraft grade plywood with more than 6mm thickness or to a mount of equ...

Page 6: ...0 ground rpm for the FG 14C and 8 300 9 000 ground rpm for the FG 17 FG 21 Propeller and Fuel Consumption In order to decrease fuel consumption and prolong the life of the engine choose a propeller th...

Page 7: ...is easily flaked off during normal operation of the engine It will not create the typical gummy build up Remember to use caution in the storage use and transport of gasoline Since commercial gasoline...

Page 8: ...e FG 14C FG 17 and FG 21 come with the Saito 1 4 32 spark plug SAIG20120 When needed replace with identical plugs Ignition System Spark Plug Carburetor The carburetors used on gasoline four stroke eng...

Page 9: ...e power to ever smaller engines this uniquely designed carb was developed because the currently available carbs from the lawn power equipment world were way too large to be included with our smaller p...

Page 10: ...peed needle 1 turn 20 minutes 1 turn 30 minutes 1 turn 30 minutes Low speed needle 7 turns 35 minutes 7 turns 35 minutes 7 turns 35 minutes Before you first start the engine make sure the spark plug i...

Page 11: ...out the mixture with each tank full of fuel Forty minutes is considered sufficient time for normal break in prior to the first flight Conrods Saito has developed a specific aluminum alloy and manufact...

Page 12: ...dle valves It is near impossible to set them properly by ear A good quality tachometer will go a long way towards improving your usage of these engines and makes the experience even more enjoyable Mak...

Page 13: ...ign of the needle assembly adjusting the low speed needle actually affects the size of the fuel aperture and can affect the high speed needle setting Enjoy Your New Engine Once you have set your needl...

Page 14: ...produce maximum output when the engine is running at about 8 300 9 000 rpm Propeller and Fuel Consumption Propeller In order to decrease fuel consumption and prolong the life of the engine choose a p...

Page 15: ...is easily flaked off during normal operation of the engine It will not create the typical gummy build up Remember to use caution in the storage use and transport of gasoline Since commercial gasoline...

Page 16: ...or Battery Cord for ignition sensor Cord for Tachometer display Cord for battery Switch capacity more than 3A Unit Battery Voltage 6 8 4V Capacity more than 1 000mA Figure 4 NGK CM6 Spark gap 7 to 8mm...

Page 17: ...d in an aircraft The carburetor on the Saito engine comes adjusted to a basic setting This setting should be maintained during the initial break in runs The standard carburetor settings are as follows...

Page 18: ...into the carburetor If that is the case check the fuel feed and then return to the instructions above We strongly urge the use of a tachometer to check rpm readings when breaking in the engine Runnin...

Page 19: ...to peak quickly Repeat the process until the response is a smooth transition from idle to peak rpm Final Adjustment of the Carburetor Step III If the engine accelerates correctly set it at idle speed...

Page 20: ...rm stops and by turning it the piston reaches the compression top dead center TDC In that position adjust with the included gauge and hexagonal wrench so the tappet gap may be set to almost zero when...

Page 21: ...ropeller Size Dia 13 14 x Pitch 6 8 Dia 15 x Pitch 4W Benchmark Propeller APC 14 x 6 9 300 rpm Practical Ground RPM Range 1 700 9 500 Fuel consumption Fuel consumption depends on the load of the prope...

Page 22: ...eller APC 15 x 6 9 200 rpm Practical Ground RPM Range 2 000 9 500 FG 17 Outside Dimensions mm FG 17 Dimensions and Specifications Fuel consumption Fuel consumption depends on the load of the propeller...

Page 23: ...peller APC 16 x 6 8 900 rpm Practical Ground RPM Range 1 700 9 500 FG 21 Outside Dimensions mm FG 21 Dimensions and Specifications Fuel consumption Fuel consumption depends on the load of the propelle...

Page 24: ...Rubber Seal 40 1 40 2 40 3 2 41 Rocker Arm 2 DESCRIPTION QTY 42 Rocker Arm Screw and Nut 42 1 42 2 2 43 Rocker Arm Pin 2 44 Rocker Arm Bracket Left 1 45 Rocker Arm Bracket Right 1 46 Valve In and Out...

Page 25: ...25 Saito FG 14C FG 17 FG 21 Exploded View...

Page 26: ...x 6 8700 Practical Ground RPM Range 1 700 9 000 FG 30B Outside Dimensions mm FG 30B Dimensions and Specifications Fuel consumption Approximately 25cc minute at full throttle and approximately 7 500 rp...

Page 27: ...r APC 18x6W 8 300 Practical Ground RPM Range 1 700 9 000 FG 36B Outside Dimensions mm FG 36B Dimensions and Specifications Fuel consumption Approximately 30cc minute at full throttle and approximately...

Page 28: ...er APC 18x6W 8 000 Practical Ground RPM Range 1 700 9 000 FG 40 Outside Dimensions mm FG 40 Dimensions and Specifications Fuel consumption Approximately 30cc minute at full throttle and approximately...

Page 29: ...cription QTY 41 RockerArm 2 42 RockerArm Screw and Nut 42 1 42 2 2 43 RockerArm Pin 2 44 RockerArm Bracket Left 1 45 RockerArm Bracket Right 1 46 Valve In and Out 46 1 46 2 2 47 Valve Spring Keeper Re...

Page 30: ...30 Saito FG 30B FG 36B FG 40 Exploded View...

Page 31: ...ollet Drive Flange G14B27 G1727 G2027 G2027 G3627 G36B27 28 PropWasher Nut 5628 125A28 125A28 170R328 170R328 170R328 30 Prop Nut for Electric Starter 5030A 120S30A 120S30A 120S30A 120S30A 120S30A 31...

Page 32: ...lAssembly G14B87 G1787 G2087 G3087 G3687 G4087 88 Throttle Lever 5088B 5088B 5088B 89 Idle NeedleValve 91S89 130T89 91S89 G3689 G3689 G3689 90 Carburetor Screw Spring Set G14B90 G1790 G2090 G3690 G369...

Page 33: ...accept the liability associated with the use of the Product purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These terms are governed by...

Page 34: ...ce it will be returned unserviced at the sole expense of the purchaser Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number EmailAddress United States of Ame...

Page 35: ...ginal for your files within 10 days of purchase to Horizon Service Center Attn Saito Warranty Dept 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61822 Engine Type Date of Purchase Owner s Name Street Address City...

Page 36: ...of Saito Seisakusho Co Ltd Japan Team Orion is a registered trademark of Team Orion Europe S A Corporation All other trademarks service marks and logos are property of their respective owners Saito is...

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