Figure 4
FA-182TD
Aluminum stopper
Right carb spray bar
STARTING THE ENGINE
6
4. Be certain the mufflers are
installed properly by oiling the
threads and inserting the muffler
gasket (79) if applicable, and that the
lines are properly connected.
5. Fill the fuel tank.
6. Prime the engine:
• check to make sure the glow
plugs are not connected to the
heat source (glow plug
clip/locking socket)
• open throttle fully
• close choke valve (92), if
applicable
• rotate propeller in a counter-
clockwise direction 2–3 times
or until fuel begins to drain
from the carburetor
• open choke valve (92), if
applicable
NOTE: The 90-TS is primed by
inserting approximately 1–2cc of fuel
into the priming nipple on the
carburetor with a syringe.
NOTE: This process is not
applicable for owners of the Saito
FA-130 and FA-182TD. Instead,
remove the aluminum stopper from
the silicone tubing leading to the right
cylinder/carburetor spray bar. Inject
approximately 5cc of fuel into the
silicone tubing. Replace the
aluminum stopper. Please refer to
Figure 4.
7. Start the engine:
• close the throttle to
1
/
4
–
1
/
3
open
position
• rotate propeller clockwise until
it’s against the compression
stroke
• connect the heating source to
the glow plugs
NOTE: It is not necessary to ignite
all four glow plugs in the dual
plugged versions (two glow plugs per
cylinder) of the Saito engines. It’s
only necessary to apply heat to the
two rear plugs. The front glow plugs
will ignite once the engine reaches
operating temperature.
NOTE: A very common error is to
remove the glow plug ignitor too
early. It is suggested that the ignitor is
left attached until after the engine has
been run up and the high speed needle
valve(s) has been properly adjusted.
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