Saito FA-30S (H), Instruction Manual

Engine Parts

Identification

It is important to be able to identify the
parts of your Saito engines. Attached
you will find an exploded view of a
Saito 4-stroke engine, as well as charts
that include part numbers and
descriptions. This will assist you in
easily and rapidly identifying the
respective parts of your Saito engine.

Support Equipment

The following items, which are not included
with your Saito engine, are necessary in
order to operate the model engine:

1.  Fuel. For maximum protection and

longevity of Saito engines, Saito
recommends a fuel containing 20% oil
and 10-15% nitro methane. If this blend is
not readily available, the next best

selection is a high quality 2-cycle glow
fuel, such as Hangar 9 A e r o - B l e n d ,
Omega, Cool Power, K&B, Power

M a s t e r, etc. Use of fuels composed

entirely of castor oil is n o t r e c o m m e n d e d .

A mix of synthetic-castor oil is acceptable
and can be found in the various fuels
described above.

2.  Propeller. Refer to the "Propeller
Selection" chart, located on page 16, to
determine the best initial propeller for
your particular application. Propellers
should be balanced prior to use.

3.  Glow Plug Battery. Your glow
plug may be properly heated by

several different sources. The Hangar 9
Power Panel (HAN106), when
accompanied by a 12-volt Sealed Lead
Acid Battery (HAN102) and a Glow
Plug Locking Socket (HAN120) is an
ideal source of heat for your glow
plug. A conventional 1.5-volt heavy-
duty dry cell battery with a Glow Plug
Locking Socket (HAN120) or alligator
clips may also be used. Additionally,
there are several very good glow-
starters (nickel cadmium-powered
glow plug igniters) that work well.

4.  Glow Plug Wrench. Used to
remove and tighten glow plugs. T h e
Hangar 9 Long Reach Plug Wr e n c h
(HAN2510) is an excellent wrench to
utilize, as a longer shaft may be necessary
to access the glow plug. This depends
mostly upon engine installation.

5.  Manual or Electric Starter. For

manual starts, a “chicken stick” is
highly recommended. Never use  
your fingers to start any model engine.
To do so invites injury. There are a

variety of electric starters on the

market. The Hangar 9 12V heavy-duty
Super Starter (HAN110) will work
perfectly on all Saito engines.

6.  Tachometer. The use of a

tachometer for setting the high-speed
needle valve prior to flight is
encouraged. It will also be helpful
when setting the idle adjustment of the

carburetor(s).

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