SAITO FG-57TS 4-Stroke Instruction Manual

SAITO FG-57TS 4-Stroke

Specifications

Bore| Ø36.0mm x 2| Stroke| 28.0mm x 2| Disp.| 57.0cc| Applications| Gasoline 50 ㏄ class
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Weight (Approx.）| Main body : 2,090g / Muffler : 100g / Ignition : 170g| Practical speed| Approx.1,500-7,000rpm| Max on ground| Approx. 6,000~7,000rpm
Propeller| D21”~23” x P10”xP11| Plug| CM-6| Battery for ignition system| Voltage:6-12V, greater than 1,500mA ※
Standard accessories|

• Limit gauge (0.1t) for tappet adjustment 1pc
• Spark plug[CM-6](Attached to the engine) 2pcs
• Ignition system（w/sensor）1set
• Stand off mount 1set
• Wrench for tappet adjusting lock nut 1pc
• Muffler set 1set
• Muffler bracket 1set
• Anti-loosening nut 1pc
• Carburetor adjustment bar 1pc
• Choke bar 1pc
• Plug wrench 1pc
• Hexagonal wrench 1set

Optional parts|

• Filter with weight [G36-154]
• Durable tube for Gasoline (1m) [G36-155]
• Aluminum spinner nut [57T-30]
• Tappet adjusting kit [120S-161]
• Digital tachometer [G17-167]

※If you use a Li-Po, we recommend the spec less than 2,500mA capacity and　less than 30C discharge rate

Fuel

• The fuel is a mixture of commercial regular gasoline and reliable oil for 2-stroke engines.

• [Example of oil recommendation] ・ Klotz KL-200 Original Techniplate
  ・ Deluxe Materials PowerModel 2T-S
  ・ENEOS RACING SPEC PRO-2T (SAITO STANDARD) etc.
  If such oils are not available in your country, then please ask the official SAITO distributor in your country for an alternative.

• Be sure to use the mixture “gasoline : oil =15~20 : 1” by volume ratio. (Ex. 1000ml of gasoline should be mixed with more than 50ml of oil ).

• In Break-in process, use 15:1 mixed fuel to ensure the best lubrication for initial run.

• Any damage caused by the fuel used, in which the oil ratio is lower than 20:1 ratio, is not warranted.

• Do not use gasoline ethanol mixed. It may cause not only power loss but also corrosion inside the engine.

Ignition

• Place the main unit as far from other electrical devices as possible.
• Place the two switches of the ignition and the RC receiver as far from each
  other as possible.
  (1) Plug cord(meshed high tension cord)
  2 cords compatible for left/right cylinder. Insert the cap deeply onto the plug to make sure it will not come off.
  (2) Sensor cord
  Connect with the cord from the sensor attached to the engine.
  (3) Battery cord (black / red cord)
  Use a fully charged battery that has adequate spec. (6-12V, more than 1000mA is recommended.). Between the battery and main unit, make sure to install a heavy duty switch whose capacity is higher than 3A.
  (4) Tachometer cord (optional)
  Connect the digital tachometer (Option). Otherwise the connector is normally vacant.

Propeller

• The Standard prop is Mejzlik D22”xP10” which brings approx. 6,600rpm (or Falcon D22”xP10” brings approx. 6,100rpm).
  Larger size or greater pitch can cause engine broken due to overload.

• Use a well-balanced one. Never use the propeller that has been scratched or damaged even if slightly.

• As the propeller is compressed slightly, tighten the propeller nut every hour of operation.

Method of choke

(No need when you use starter)

※Choking is the means by which fuel is fed to the engine when you start it by hand flipping. Thus it is unnecessary when using starter. Starting with a electric starter is recommended for safety.

• In advance, make a thin hole in the cowling to insert the choke bar / slow needle adjustment bar.
• During choking, be sure to turn off the ignition switch.
• As shown in the fig, pass the choke bar (with M3.5 thread on its tip) through the hole in the cowling. Then turn the bar to insert into the M3.5 internal thread at the center of the throttle lever.
• Fully close the throttle and pull the choke bar and fix it with a clip or clamp as shown in the fig so that it may not go back to the previous position.
• Grasp the prop by hand and turn it several times in the direction of normal operation (CCW) until the carburetor generates hissing-like sound. After hearing this sound for about 5 times, quickly flip the prop approximately 10 times.
• Remove the choke bar. Then power on the ignition system and flip the prop quickly to start the engine. If the engine doesnʼt start, repeat the choking procedure.

Break-in MOST IMPORTANT!!

• Before starting the engine, inject a suitable amount ( approx. 20～30cc ) of engine oil into the lubrication nipple on the crankcase using a syringe or pump while turning the propeller by hand. After that, plug this nipple. As excess is discharged from the breather nipple, attach a tube to the breather nipple.
• Prop-recommendation : 22×10.
• Use 15:1 fuel:oil ratio for break-in.
• Never make the fuel mixture lean during Break-in. It could cause seizure even during idling or low speed running.
• Before starting the engine, open the main needle Approx. 3 turns open (CCW) from fully closed.
• Start the engine (using a starter is recommended for safety).
• Soon after starting, Open the throttle gradually up to over half open. In the meantime turn the main needle CCW. Continue to turn the main needle CCW until the RPM declines, keeping the throttle opened over half.
• If opening main needle doesnʼt drop RPM, then open the slow needle too.
• Run in this very rich condition for 1 liter of fuel.
• Now “initial” break-in is done.

Adjustment of carburetor after initial break-in

◇Needle reference position (Set after initial break-in)

• Start the engine after adjusting the needle to the following reference value.
• Main needle：Approx. 2 turns CCW from fully closed
• Slow needle：Approx. 4~5 turns CCW from fully closed (Then throttle should be fully closed)
• Actually, the best position of the needles vary depending on the prop, temperature, humidity and so on. Please adjust as necessary after observing the engine performance during flight.

◇Peak adjustment

• After starting the engine, warm up for approx. 30 seconds at low speed.

• Achieve the peak at full throttle.
  →Turn the main needle CW gradually to the position where the RPM is greatest (the peak). Continuing to turn the needle CW past the peak could lead to seizure so turn it slowly and carefully. If the RPM suddenly decreases after passing the peak, instantly turn the main needle CCW to again increase the RPM. Otherwise it could damage the engine seriously.

• Once achieving peak RPM, return the throttle to low speed. Make a note of the position of main needle at the peak at that time. ( How many turns you did CW based on the reference value. )

◇Slow needle Adjustment

• After achieving peak RPM, next is slow needle adjustment. Open the throttle from low RPM to full throttle quickly.

• If the engine hesitates for a moment or stalls before the engine reaches max RPM, Itʼs because the mixture is too lean. Then turn the slow needle CCW slightly.

• If the engine is slow to reach peak RPM (full throttle set), itʼs because the mixture is too rich. Then turn the slow needle CW slightly.

• Adjust the slow needle as above until the RPM follows the throttle movement smoothly. The important point is to adjust the slow needle
  AFTER the main needle has been adjusted to its peak.

• Now break-in at ground level is done. Adjust tappets by the method described later.

◇Pre-flight / Flight adjustment

• When the slow needle adjustment is done, check the response by revving up from low speed to full throttle quickly several times.
• Open the throttle fully and turn the main needle CCW approx. 60～90 degrees from the peak position. This is to make the fuel mixture richer in the air where the RPM get higher than on the ground.
• After all adjustments are made, fly your aircraft and fine tune the engine according to the situation. Basically tuning should be done with the main needle. Readjustment of the slow needle is rarely needed if the first adjustment of the slow needle has been done successfully

Tappet adjustment

The valve clearance should be checked and adjusted after break-in and every time after two hours while the engine is cold. Before adjusting tappet gaps, tighten up the screws around cylinders etc.

1. Remove the spark plug and rocker arm covers of a cylinder. Then turn the prop CCW by hand to place the piston at TDC of compression stroke.
2. Loosen the lock nut and adjust the gap by hexagonal wrench until you get the correct gap for both of intake & exhaust.
3. Once the gap is set, tighten the lock nut and attach the plug and covers. Then do the same adjustment for the other cylinder
4. Turn the prop by hand to check if the compression is enough. If the gap is less than 0, the valve is always opened slightly and will lose compression. Then adjust again.

Note

• As it uses oil-mixed fuel, the plane may sometimes get dirty from the exhaust.
• Use a reliable and well-balanced prop. Otherwise it may cause an abnormal vibration and could result in a serious accident.
• During operation, all engine screws can loosen due to metal heat expansion. Check and tighten occasionally.
• When the exhaust valve gets dull by carbon or sludge especially in cold atmosphere, remove the rocker cover and apply some anti-rust spray to the exhaust valve to help the valve to move smoothly.
• Pay attention to the surroundings so as not to disturb others by noise and exhaust.
• Always keep spectators behind the engine when operating the engine.
• As exhaust smoke is harmful, be careful not to breathe in or otherwise expose yourself to its harmful effects.
• Pay attention not to touch the rotating propeller when starting engine, and move to rear side of the aircraft once the engine is started.
• All responsibilities for the use of the engine, and other obligations and responsibilities based on laws, regulations, etc. are borne by the purchaser and the user, and SAITO SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. is exempt from any responsibilities.

Warranty

• If there is any deficiency from the factory concerning manufacture, please consult with the shop or distributor you bought from. Our company will be responsible for repair. However, any failure or trouble caused by unnecessary disassembly, modification, or other uses than those provided in the instruction manual is not subject to warranty.
• Ignition system is subject to the warranty only for initial failure. Once the system has been activated successfully, it will no longer be subject to warranty.

Parts List

14-1,-2,-3,-4
15| Crankcase| 1
17| Rear cover| 1
19| Breather nipple| 1
20| Front ball bearing| 1
21| Main ball bearing| 1
22| Rear ball bearing| 1
23| Crankshaft| 1
27| Taper collet & Drive flange| 1set
 | 27-1I -2|
28| Prop washer & Nut| 1set
 | 28-1I -2I -3|
31| Crankcase screw set| 1set
 | 31-1,-2,-3,-4|
32| Engine gasket set| 1set
 | 32-1,-2,-3,-4,-8,-9|
33-1| Cam gear housing| 1
33-2| Cam gear housing (right)| 1
34| Cam gear, left| 1
35| Cam gear, right| 1
36| Cam gear shaft| 1
37| Steel washer set| 1set
 | 37-1I -2|
38| Tappet     (valvelifter)| 4
39| Pushrod| 4
40| Pushrod cover & Rubber seal| 1set
 | 40-1I -2I -3|
41| Rocker arm| 4
42| Rocker arm screw & Nut| 1set
 | 42-1I -2|
43| Rocker arm pin| 4
44| Rocker arm bracket left| 2
45| Rocker arm bracket, right| 2
46| Valve set  (In & Ex)| 4
47| Valve spring & Keeper & Retainer| 1set
47-1I -2I 48
48| Cotter (Valve spring retainer rock)| 4
49| Rocker arm cover| 4
69| Intake pipe, left| 1
70| Intake pipe, right| 1
78| Muffler complete| 2
80| Muffler nut| 4

82-1

| Carburetor complete|

1set

82-1-1,-1-2,-1-3,-1-6,-1-7,-1-8,
-1-9,-1-10,-1-11,-1-12,88,93
83-1| Carburetor body, assembly| 1set
82-1-1,-1-2,-1-3,88
88| Throttle lever| 1
90| Carburetor screw & spring set| 1set
82-1-9,-1-10,-1-11,-1-12
91| Carburetor gasket set| 1set
82-1-6 I -1-7 I -1-8
93| Intake velocity stack| 1
95| Engine mount set| 1set
95-1 f -2 I -3 I -4 I -5
99| Muffler bracket| 1set
99-1,-2,-3,-4,-5,-6,-7,-8
110| Anti loosening nut| 1
120| Spark plug  (NGK CM -6)| 2
128| Heat sin k| 1
140| Muffler right angle adapter| 2
152| Screw pin for drive flange| 1
153| Electronic ignition system| 1set
153-1 I -2I -3 I -4
164| Intake manifold assembly| 1set
164-1,-2,-3,-4,-5,-6,-7
175| Initial lube nipple| 1

Dimensions

All specifications and models are subject to change without notice

SAITO SEISAKUSHO, CO., LTD.
www.saito-mfg.com
22-7, 3-chome, Tokagi, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba prefecture 272-0024, Japan Phone: 047-378-4156 FAX: 047-378-4155

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