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Summary of Contents for FG-57T

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Twin Cylinder Gasoline Four Stroke Engine FG 57T...

Page 2: ...low all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collate...

Page 3: ...is required Safety Warnings WARNING Model engines produce a substantial amount of power which can create unsafe situations if not used correctly Always use common sense and observe all safety precaut...

Page 4: ...ays ensure gasoline and fuel are stored in a clearly marked container well away from the reach of children Precautionary Guidelines Always mount the engine securely on a bench mount or high quality en...

Page 5: ...capacity 2S Li Po batteries are the recommended power source because of their light weight and durability The ignition amp draw is approximately 790mAh at full throttle Carburetor The gas twin engine...

Page 6: ...at less than full throttle 3 Fuel Filter and Fuel Pump Because commercial gasoline has many impurities be sure to use a reliable filter when refueling the onboard tank of the aircraft CAUTION If a qua...

Page 7: ...nt cooling will cause the engine to run poorly and cause mechanical failures Without cooling air over the exhaust pipes it is very likely they will become loose at the cylinder head Always ensure that...

Page 8: ...or break in the following procedures are applicable 1 Use a break in fuel as described in the Support Equipment 20 1 gasoline oil ratio 2 Use the proper spark plugs Your engine includes the NGK CM 6 s...

Page 9: ...it is not fully closed it will be difficult to draw fuel into the carburetor for choking 3 Pull the choke bar and fix it in place with a clamping tool of some sort against the side of your cowling so...

Page 10: ...does not start repeat the above choking procedure Break in Break in is a very important start to a long and enjoyable engine life so please do these steps with patience and care The main purpose of t...

Page 11: ...le valve and then adjusting the low speed needle valve Until the high speed needle setting is fixed low speed adjustment will be difficult and not stable 1 Fill the fuel tank and then start the engine...

Page 12: ...ment of the carburetor needs to be made after actually flying the airplane in the conditions and manner that you enjoy Normal Engine Operation 1 Ensure the ignition battery is adequately charged befor...

Page 13: ...reak in on the ground is completed you should adjust the tappet valve gap for the first time After the initial adjustment inspect the tappets at least after every 10 hours of operation and check for t...

Page 14: ...hould be made If you cannot slide the feeler gauge between the two then your adjustment is fine and nothing further needs to be done Tips For Extended Engine Life To add longer life to your Saito engi...

Page 15: ...nnect ignition battery excessive priming remove the spark plugs and rotate the propeller several times to clear the cylinder Engine fires but Over primed Disconnect ignition battery and does not run r...

Page 16: ...Vlv Retainer 49 Rocker Arm Cover 69 Intake manifold lft 70 Intake manifold rt G57T01 G57T02 G57T06 18007 300T08 18009 300T10C 300T13 G57T14 G57T15 G3619 300T20A 300T21 300T22 G57T23 G57T27 450R3D28 30...

Page 17: ...ircraft SaitoTwin Cylinder Gas Propeller Chart ENGINE SPORT SCALE FG 57T 1 500 7 000 rpm 21 x 10 22 x 8 22 x 8 22 x 10 23 x 8 22 x 10 NOTE Observe operating rpm ranges as excessive rpm can result in d...

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