S T A R T I N G T H E E N G I N E
Starting
The Engine
1.
Make sure the glow
plug(s) is/are
installed and tightened.
2.
Be sure the propeller is properly
secured. The use of an anti-loosening
nut, or “jam nut,” is encouraged
on
4-cycle engines.
3.
Make sure that the fuel tank
line(s)
are properly connected. The fuel
pickup line should be connected to the
carburetor spray bar
and the vent
line should be connected
to the
pressure nipple
on
the muffler. The
proper “plumbing” of the lines is
extremely important to the
performance of any engine. Saito
recommends the center of the tank
be mounted approximately mm
lower than the carburetor center.
4.
Be certain that the muffler
i s
installed properly by oiling the threads
prior
to inserting the muffler into the
cylinder head and that the pressure line
is properly connected.
5.
Fill the fuel tank
6.
Prime the engine:
Check to make sure the glow plug is
not
connected
to
the heat source
(glow plug
clip/locking
socket)
Open the throttle fully
Rotate the propeller in a counter-
clockwise direction to
6
times
while plugging the end
of
the muffler
with your finger to draw fuel into
the carburetor.
Note:
Saito single cylinder engines
are now manufactured without the
choke valve
(92).
Due
to the excellent
fuel draw characteristics
of the Saito
engines, the use of the choke was
determined not to be necessary.
7.
Start the engine:
Turn through the prop
2 to 3 times
slowly to ensure that the engine is
not hydro-locked (see note below).
Note:
When using an electric starter,
care should be taken to be sure the
engine does not become
“hydro-
locked” (flooded with fuel). While the
electric starter will turn the engine
over, it may damage the connecting
rod or other components. If the engine
becomes hydro-locked, simply remove
the glow plug and turn the engine over
a few times with the “chicken stick” or
electric starter. The excess fuel will be
forced to exit the engine via the
cylinder head.
Close throttle
to
-
Rotate propeller clockwise
until it
is
open position.
against the compression stroke.
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