DLE DLE-20RA, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...0 5 1 DLE with Manual Choke Main Engine 1 7lb 660g Muffler 2 8 oz 80 g Electronic Ignition 4 6 oz 130 g 87 93 Octane Gasoline with a 30 1 gas 2 stroke 2 cycle oil mixture Displacement Performance Idle Speed Ignition Style Recommended Propellers Spark Plug Type Diameter Stroke Compression Ratio Carburetor Weight Fuel 2014 DLE distributed by Hobbico DLEG0420 Mnl Specifications ...

Page 2: ...ers paramount while operating DLE will not be held responsible for any safety issues or accidents involving this engine Operate the engine in a properly ventilated area Before starting the engine please make sure all components including the propeller and the engine mount are secure and tight It is strongly recommended that a screw sealant is used Great PlanesThreadlocker GPMR6060 during engine in...

Page 3: ...peller Make sure the fuel line is well secured to the engine and to the fuel tank so that it won t come off in flight Do not use silicone fuel line because it will be dissolved by the fuel Use gasoline approved rubber fuel line Always secure the fuel line away from the cylinder head The engine s heat can damage the fuel line Never touch the engine immediately after a run The engine will be hot Bef...

Page 4: ... use fresh or recently purchased 93 octane gasoline 87 octane gasoline will suffice with a 30 1 gas oil mixture GAS OIL Mixing Chart 1 Gallon Gasoline 128 fl oz 3 78L 2 Cycle Oil 4 26 floz 125 68ml 30 1 ratio Excessive running of the engine at idle speed can result in a seriously carbonized spark plug Keep the surface of the engine clean to ensure proper heat dissipation Ensure proper cooling vent...

Page 5: ...he pick up lead coming from the engine cut the excess silicone wire cover and connect the lead to the pick up lead from the Electronic Ignition Module Secure the connection with the included three pin connector securing clip 3 Connect the on off switch lead to the red connector from the ignition control module using the lead from the on off switch or with the included three pin connector with pig ...

Page 6: ...switch and the ignition as shown above This is especially important during the starting sequence as it requires the manual on off switch to be in the ON position before ignition can occur The kill switch LED should be installed on the exterior of the aircraft so that it s visible from the front of the aircraft This is to ensure that the person starting the engine is aware that the ignition is arme...

Page 7: ...ning to create an engine mounting template Use the template to drill the mounting holes in the locations on the firewall Note ATemplate for mounting the DUBG1307 is provided on page 23 of this manual Press the blind nuts into the rear of the firewall If you choose to use regular nuts or lock nuts be sure to place washers on the bolts before securing the nuts onto the bolts on the rear of the firew...

Page 8: ...sure Relief Line Route to top front of fuel tank interior to prevent siphoning 2 Line Set up T Fitting Carb Clunk Line Fuel Tank Filler Cap or Plug Supply Line to T Fitting Make connection line between T Fitting and Carburetor as short as possible Fuel fill line This line must be extended to exit the bottom of the aircraft 2 LINE SET UP Drain Vent Pressure Relief Line Route to top front of fuel ta...

Page 9: ...ou have a remote kill switch installed DLEG9205 8 Install the choke servo optional at the same distance as the throttle servo from the engine Be sure to use a non metallic linkage and a Faslink to secure the throttle linkage to the servo 9 Secure the four screws with lock washers flat washers and lock nuts 10 Connect the ignition wire from the ignition module to the spark plug 11 Install the muffl...

Page 10: ...s select a strong reliable spinner that is acceptable for use with a gas engine 1 It is recommended that you test run tune and or break in the engine before flying To make this easier we recommend that you remove the cowling 2 Set the engine near the beginning of the compression stroke Note the position of the ignition magnet with the engine inverted 3 Place the spinner back plate on the engine an...

Page 11: ... to ON If you installed the optionalTX activated Opto Gas Engine Kill Switch DLEG9205 between the manual on off switch and the ignition make sure that the TX switch assigned is in the on position The LED should be illuminated red to indicate that the ignition is armed 6 Flip the propeller counter clockwise several times briskly 7 After you hear some initial firing sounds move the choke lever to th...

Page 12: ...f you installed the optional TX activated gas engine kill switch DLEG9205 properly between the manual on off switch and the ignition make sure that the TX switch assigned is in the on position The LED should be illuminated red to indicate that the ignition is armed 6 Using the starter turn over the engine until a popping sound is heard Next open the choke 7 Use your electric starter to turn over t...

Page 13: ...place wires or re connect check connections Faulty spark plug or not firing Replace spark plug or check for spark Engine flooded Remove plug disconnect fuel line rotate prop to remove fuel This can be done by removing the spark plug from the cylinder of the engine inserting the plug onto the plug cap and contacting the plug to the outside of the crankcase or cylinder Have an assistant turn the eng...

Page 14: ...eeds Idle Adjustment 3 Turning the Idle Adjustment Screw No 3 clockwise will increase the idle speed Turning the Idle Screw counter clockwise will decrease the idle speed Low Speed Needle Adjustment 4 Turning the Low speed Needle No 4 clockwise will lean the fuel air mixture at low speeds Turning the Low speed Needle No 4 counter clockwise will richen the fuel air mixture at low speeds The default...

Page 15: ...or counter clockwise 45 retarding the ignition Be sure to retighten the phillips head screws after adjusting the ignition timing Advancing the timing causes combustion to occur earlier resulting in higher performance of the engine However advancing the timing also causes higher engine temperatures and can cause premature wear of internal engine components Carburetor Adjustment Troubleshooting Prob...

Page 16: ...check the Engine RPM Do not install or uninstall the Digital Tachometer while the engine is running The Futaba DSC Charge Adapter FUTM4243 can be mounted in the fuselage and allows easy external plug in of the DigitalTachometer Many of the DLE Ignition modules have an additional lead to plug into the optional tachometer If your ignition module does not have this additional lead the digital tachome...

Page 17: ...Failure to do so may result in mis calibration of the needle adjustments In order to do this it is necessary to remove the phillips head screw which secures the Carburetor Filter Cover and the Carburetor Filter Gasket Use only carburetor cleaner to spray the opening around the filter ...

Page 18: ... purchase Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase Contact Us Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Ph 217 398 0007 Champaign Il 61822 Fax 217 398 7721 E mail hobbyservices hobbico com Web address www hobbyservices com Date of Purchase Order Number Serial Number Break In Prop Normal Prop RPM RPM ...

Page 19: ...19 93 mm 57mm 25mm 60 mm 4 20mm 56mm ...

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Page 21: ...V14 Reed Valve Petals 2 15 DLEG2315 20 V15 Reed Valve Plates 2 17 DLEG2317 20 V17 Carburetor Complete 18 DLEG2318 20 V18 Back Plate O Ring 19 DLEG2319 20 V19 Needle Bearing 20 21 DLEG2320 20 V20 Piston w Pin Retainer 22 21 DLEG2321 20 V21 Piston Pin 22 DLEG2322 20 V22 Piston Pin Retainers 2 23 DLEG2323 20 V23 Piston Ring 24 25 DLEG2325 20 V25 Cylinder with Gasket 26 DLEG2326 20 V26 Spark Plug 27 D...

Page 22: ...22 Notes ...

Page 23: ...23 DLE 20RA Mounting Pattern with DUBG1307 Engine Mount 2 75 in 70 mm 2 75 in 70 mm ...

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