Saito FA-100 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALTWIN-CYLINDER FOUR-STROKE ENGINES・FA-60T ・FA-182TD・FA-90TS ・FA-300TL・FA-100T ・FA-300TTDP

ENGINE OPERATION 8The use of a tachometer is encouraged for setting the high-speed needle valve(s)(85) prior to flight. The peak rpm should be obtaine

ENGINE OPERATION 9FA-100TFA-182TDDual CarburetorAdjustmentUpon completing the break-in and carburetor adjustment procedures mentioned previously, the

ENGINE OPERATION 10Air out nippleAir intake nipplePressure adjusting valveExcess pressure outletVent linefuel mixture by rotating the high speed needl

ENGINE OPERATION 11Normal EngineOperationIf break in was accomplished on a test bench your engine may be mounted to the aircraft and flown. The initia

ENGINE MAINTENANCE 12CrankshaftalignmentmarkCrankcasemarkCrankshaftalignmentmarkCrankcasemarkCrankcase alignmentmarkCamgearreferencemarkCrankcase alig

ENGINE MAINTENANCE 13Figure 10d. Position the left cam gear timing mark (etched line) at the 3 o’clock position (directly into the crankcase) and sec

CARBURETOR MAINTENANCE141. Remove the high speed needle(s)(85) and flush out the spray bar with clean fuel. Replace the high speed needle(s) and follo

TROUBLESHOOTING15SYMPTOMEngine fails to fireEngine fires but does not runEngine starts but slows down and then stopsEngine starts, speeds up, and then

TROUBLESHOOTING16ITEM01 Cylinder, Left02 Cylinder, Right06 Piston07 Piston Pin08 Piston Pin Ret09 Piston Ring10 Con Rod11 Linked Con Rod12 Conrod Link

PARTS LIST17ITEM72 Intake manif w/prim73 Muffler, Left74 Muffler, Right79 Muffler gasket80 Muffler nut81 Priming hamess821 Carb comp left822 Carb comp

VERYIMPORTANT Failure to readand follow theseinstructions beforeyou proceed may result in enginedamage and thevoiding of yourwarranty.

PARTS LIST18You will note a letter (A, B, C. etc.) stamped on the top of the motor mount. This letter identifies the production version of your engine

PROPELLER SELECTION19OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (mm)Items A B1 B2 C D E FFA-60 Twin Cylinder 61 10 43 125 160 64 50FA-90TS Twin Cylinder 61 10 42 121 170

ENGINE SPECS20FA-60T

PARTS LIST21FA-90TS

PARTS LIST22FA-100T

PARTS LIST23FA-182TD

PARTS LIST24FA-300TLFA-300TTDP

PARTS LIST25Saito engines are guaranteed against workmanship and manufacturing defects for a period of 3 years from the original date of purchase. Thi

WARRANTY&REPAIR263. Warranty RepairsTo receive warranty service you must include your original dated sales receipt to verify your proof-of-purchas

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1IntroductionCongratulations on purchasing a Saito 4-cycle engine. Cared for properly, these high-quality. finely crafted engines o

Consumer Warranty RegistrationComplete this form and mail along with your dated sales receipt (send copy, keep original for your  les) within 10 days

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2DO NOT USE HANDS, FINGERS OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE BODY TO STOP THE PROPELLER. DO NOT THROW ANY OBJECT INTO A PROPELLER TO STOP IT

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT3Engine Parts IdentificationIt is important to be able to identify the parts of your Saito engines. In the back of this manual you wi

STARTING THE ENGINE4Break-InThe first run on any engine, wheter 2-cycle or 4-cycle, is critical to the future of the engine itself. During this time,

STARTING THE ENGINE5Starting The Engine1. Make sure the glow plugs are installed and tightened.2. Be sure the propeller is properly secured. The use o

STARTING THE ENGINE64. Be certain the mufflers are installed properly by oiling the threads and inserting the muffler gasket(79) if applicable, and th

STARTING THE ENGINE7• Using either the“Start stick”or electric starter, spin the propeller until the engine is running.NOTE: When using an electric st