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1.  With the engine started and warmed up, 

open the throttle fully then reduce to idle 
and note the rpm. Listen to the engine. 

2. Let the engine idle for ten seconds and then 

rapidly advance the throttle to full open. One 
of three things will occur:
a.  The engine responds instantaneously. 

Your low speed needle is set perfectly. 
Now use your throttle trim to achieve the 
lowest reliable idle.

b.  The engine slowly accelerates to full 

throttle. This indicates the low speed 
needle is set t0o rich and that fuel is 
building up in the crankcase. Shut the 
engine off and lean (clockwise turn) the 
low speed idle screw by an amount equal 
to the thickness of the screwdriver blade 
you are using to make the adjustment. 

Restart the engine and repeat steps 1 and 2.

c.   The engine stutters or stops on its way to 

full throttle. This indicates the low speed 
needle is set too lean. With the engine 
off, richen (counterclockwise turn) the 
low speed idle screw by an amount equal 
to the thickness of the screwdriver blade 
you are using to make the adjustment. 

Restart the engine and repeat steps 1 and 2.

3. Once you have achieved the instantaneous 

throttle transition, your low-speed needle is 
set perfectly. Now go back and recheck your 
high-speed needle valve setting. There is 
some interaction between the two needles 
so you might need to do this process (HS 
and LS needle setting) a couple of times. 
Patience here will reward you with an easy to 
use engine. Don’t try to do this too quickly. 

It is possible that with a heavier-loaded 
propeller that you may need to richen 
the needle in order to attain a smooth, 
instantaneous response again, but using the 
above procedure should lead you to the proper 
setting everytime.

Low-Speed Needle Adjustment

If you have properly set the idle needle, the low-speed setting should be within 1/16th of a 
turn from perfect. Remember we are talking about minute amounts of fuel going through the 
carburetor, any adjustments you now make to the idle needle should be very, very small.
Take into consideration the length in service (e.g. break-in time) and the size of propeller you 
are using. In the beginning, use a smaller propeller early in the break-in process. You will not be 
able to achieve an idle much below 2000 rpm. The larger the propeller, the lower your idle rpm 
will be, and the more broken in your engine is will allow a lower idle rpm  
(14 x 6 should be about 1800–2000 rpm).
Your engine will idle at low-speed needle settings from far to0 rich to far too lean without 
any damage, so the quality of the idle is not a good indicator of the proper low-speed needle 
settings. The transition from idle to full throttle will be used to determine the position of the 
low-speed needle.

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Страница 1: ...15GX2 Evolution Gas Engines ...

Страница 2: ...y Horizon Hobby LLC This manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow 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 CAUTION This product can become extremely hot when in use which could lead to burns Age Recommendation Not for children under 14 y...

Страница 3: ... mount the engine securely on a bench mount or high quality engine mount Always use the correct size and pitch of propeller for your engine Refer to the Propeller Chart in this manual Always confirm proper balance of your propeller prior to installation of the engine Failure to do so could result in damage to the engine and or airframe Always utilize an electric starter to start your engine Always...

Страница 4: ...er system to handle the extra heat and expansion of the burnt gas mixture when compared to a glow system These changes included adding volume to the muffler including a much larger muffler through bolt to handle the heat and stress and enlarging the outlet of the muffler to minimize backpressure while still providing noise reduction Step 4 Design operating accessories that enhance the user experie...

Страница 5: ... Cable EVOA121 Sintered Plastic Filter Clunk EVOG10300 Ignition Unit EVOG10350 Spark Plug EVOG15601 Muffler EVO9191A Muffler Screws Gasket Optional Items APC13060 APC14060 13 x 6 propeller break in 14 x 6 propeller normal flight EVOA100 Optical Electronic Ignition Kill Switch EVOA102 EVOA103 Medium Gas FKM Fuel Tubing 1 meter 3 meters EVOA112 Evolution 3 Wire Ignition Receiver Switch EVOM9 15cc In...

Страница 6: ...ffler screws Push the muffler screws through the cylinder head 2 Place the muffler gasket over the engine mounting screws 3 Align the muffler with the exhaust opening and the muffler mounting screws 4 Tighten the muffler screws Important Tighten the muffler screws after the first few tanks of fuel The muffler screws may loosen from heat and vibration It is im portant that you tighten the muffler t...

Страница 7: ... to the third line and route this line to a convenient location for fueling de fueling your model We recommend using a fuel filler like the one included in the Hangar 9 Fuel Filler with T Fitting and Overflow Fitting HAN116 which also includes a vent line connector We also recommend using medium diameter FKM fuel tubing for all plumbing in your fuel setup 1 Remove the prop nut and prop washer from...

Страница 8: ...rough the firewall so be sure to plan ahead and provide adequately sized holes that will allow you to pull either the ignition sensor connector or the spark plug cap connector through the holes for later ignition removal Mount a good quality radio receiver type switch between the ignition unit and the battery We recommend the Evolution 3 Wire Ignition Receiver Switch EVOA112 Mount this switch in a...

Страница 9: ...re driven pump on the carburetor tank location is less critical than with a muffler pressure driven system however it is still good practice to mount the fuel tank in line with the carburetor and as close to the rear of the engine as possible Care taken in mounting the tank as described will provide trouble free operations in all flight attitudes Tank Choice and Construction Choose a tank between ...

Страница 10: ...ess First tank of fuel Set the high speed needle valve at 1 25 turns out and use the suggested break in prop Run the engine on the ground for its first tank of fuel and DO NOT go above half throttle Cycle the throttle between idle and half throttle every minute Second tank of fuel Tune the needle valve to be slightly rich of the peak RPM at full throttle without a drop in RPM Do not run at full th...

Страница 11: ...ry systems other than Spektrum may require a dedicated RPM sensor We recommend using the Spektrum DSMX Full Range Aircraft Telemetry Module SPM9548 in conjunction with the included adapter This system allows you to see real time RPM and temperature readings from the engine The temperature sensor should be wrapped around the base of the spark plug on the cylinder head Using telemetry gives you an a...

Страница 12: ... an indication it is running too rich Land the airplane and close the high speed needle valve 2 clicks and take off again c Repeat the above process until your engine performance is steady and repeatable This high speed needle setting should not change more than 1 2 clicks in the future when using the same propeller If it does something is wrong in the fuel delivery system and should be investigat...

Страница 13: ...There is some interaction between the two needles so you might need to do this process HS and LS needle setting a couple of times Patience here will reward you with an easy to use engine Don t try to do this too quickly It is possible that with a heavier loaded propeller that you may need to richen the needle in order to attain a smooth instantaneous response again but using the above procedure sh...

Страница 14: ...re trying to compress the fuel not air 1 Remove the spark plug 2 Cover the cylinder head with a cloth or paper towel and turn the propeller over to expel all the excess fuel 3 Replace the spark plug and try starting again A possible cause is the piston in the cylinder is seized loosen and unscrew the cylinder head bolts 1 Carefully remove the cylinder liner 2 Visually examine the piston and cylind...

Страница 15: ...ck Cover Screw 4 EVO40134 20 Muffler Assembly EVOG15601 21 Muffler Long Screw EVO91616 22 Complete Ignition System EVOG10300 23 Pump Case Parts EVOG0888A 24 Sintered Plastic Filter Clunk EVOA121 25 Carburetor Assembly Pumped EVOG15801B 26 Ignition Sensor Set EVOG10310A 27 Carburetor Gasket Set B EVOG08108 28 Carburetor Mount Gasket Set EVOG61816A 29 Muffler Mounting Screw Set EVO9191A 30 Back Cove...

Страница 16: ... EVOG15844 42 Main Carburetor Body B EVOG15827B 43 Carburetor Barrel Retaining Bolt EVOG15825 44 Carburetor Pump Screws 4 EVOG15825B 28 29 36 10 11 12 26 34 15 17 8 3 2 1 4 25 5 6 7 9 16 30 18 24 22 19 21 29 31 20 32 35 33 35 27 37 42 38 27 41 40 39 40 23 23 23 36 23 27 43 45 44 27 37 13 14 ...

Страница 17: ...ulting 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...

Страница 18: ...f of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Non Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty service will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the re...

Страница 19: ... Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal wi...

Страница 20: ...ktrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Tygon is a registered trademark of Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation Viton is a registered trademark of E I DuPont de Nemours and Co Corporation Wilmington Delaware All other trademarks service marks and logos are property of their respective owners 43793 Created 12 2013 ...

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