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Owner’s Operating Instruction Manual

Saito FG-36 4-Stroke Gasoline Engine

Model FG-36 | Version 2007

Warning:

•  Do not modify any parts of the engine
•  This engine is designed for use with radio control model aircraft
•  In case of modifications by the customer, Horizon Hobby Inc. shall not bear any  

 

  responsibility from any damage caused by such modification
•  Keep the ignition system well maintained

Summary of Contents for FG-36

Page 1: ...2007 Warning Do not modify any parts of the engine This engine is designed for use with radio control model aircraft In case of modifications by the customer Horizon Hobby Inc shall not bear any respo...

Page 2: ...eatures of the FG 36 Gasoline 4 Stroke Engine Fuel efficient Fuel cost is low Aircraft stays relatively clean during operation Safety Precautions This manual describes the engine and its general opera...

Page 3: ...ball link on the carburetor throttle arm Make sure the linkage is free to operate from low throttle to high throttle and confirm that the low throttle setting on the transmitter closes the carburetor...

Page 4: ...rculation through the cowling is provided As a basic reference the outlet area should be 3 to 5 times the area of the inlet area to provide adequate cooling Ignition System The Saito FG 36 comes with...

Page 5: ...tion on and set the throttle to a slightly high idle speed We highly recommend the use of an electric starter to start the FG 36 Be sure to have a helper hold the model securely Figure 5 S T A R T I N...

Page 6: ...gine and test acceleration again If the problem persists adjust the carburetor Open the low speed needle by 5 minutes and retest If acceleration is smooth open the needle by another 3 to 5 minutes Thi...

Page 7: ...e barrel at the fully closed position before making any adjustments N O R M A L O P E R A T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 11 10 A D J U S T M E N T O F T H E C A R B U R E T O R General Operating...

Page 8: ...rade performance In particular a large gap aggravates abrasion of the tappet and the cam and also increases the unusual sound Tappet Adjustment Adjust between 0 03 0 10mm 002 004 Gauge 0 1mm Max Screw...

Page 9: ...12 14 C A R B U R E T O R M A I N T E N E N C E D I M E N S I O N S A N D S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 15 SPECIFICATIONS Disp 36 3cc 2 20 cu in Bore 38mm 1 49 in Stroke 32mm 1 26 in Weight Engine only...

Page 10: ...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 t...

Page 11: ...ll be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for repair you are agreein...

Page 12: ...Distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL 61822 www horizonhobby com 2007 SAIMAN1LG 12102...

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