Saito FG-17 4-Stroke
Saito FG-17 4-Stroke
Specifications
Saito FG-17 4-Stroke 1-Cylinder Gasoline Engine
Benchmark Prop: 15 x 6 - 9200 rpm
Bore: 29.0mm
Carb Type: 2 Needle Saito Gas Carburetor
Crank Type: Threaded
Crankshaft Threads: 8 x 1.25mm
Cylinder Type: AAC with Ring
Cylinders: Single
Displacement: 17.20 cc
Ignition Weight: 100g
Muffler Threads: 12mm
Muffler Type: Cast
Muffler Weight: 60 g
Plug Type: Four Stroke 1/4-32 plug
Prop Range: 14 x 8 - 16 x 6
RPM Range: 2,000 - 9,500
Recommended Fuel: Gasoline
Stroke: 26.0mm
Total Weight: 770 g
Before starting the engine, inject a suitable amount of engine oil into the lubrication nipple on the crankcase using a syringe or pump while turning the propeller by hand and the valves clearance should be checked !!!
Oil: Stihl HP Ultra oil at a mix ratio of 15:1 - 20:1 (15:1 ratio required for break-in)
Tappet adjustment :
The valve clearance should be checked and adjusted after every after 1 hours while the engine is cold.
We tested the ignition of this engine and concluded that it is best to use max 7.4 volts ! this will allow you to keep the ignition in working condition for many years .