Instruction manual

Table Of Contents
Contents Included ................................................................... 4
Safety Precautions ................................................................... 5
FG-14B/FG-20
Engine Mounting and Muffler Attachment Notes ........................................... 6
Throttle Linkage ..................................................................... 7
Propeller .......................................................................... 7
Propeller and Fuel Consumption ........................................................ 7
Fuel .............................................................................. 8
Fuel Tank and Plumbing .............................................................. 8
Ignition System ..................................................................... 9
Spark Plug ......................................................................... 9
Carburetor ......................................................................... 9
Preparation Before Starting the Engine .................................................. 10
Starting the Engine ................................................................. 10
Introduction to the Saito Gasoline 4-Stroke Engines ........................................ 12
Conrods .......................................................................... 12
Break-in .......................................................................... 12
Understanding the Saito Gas Carb for the FG-14B and FG-20 ................................ 13
Setting the Needle Valves in the Gas 4 Stroke Engines ...................................... 14
FG-30/FG-36
Engine Mounting and Muffler Attachment Notes .......................................... 16
Throttle Linkage .................................................................... 17
Propeller ......................................................................... 17
Propeller and Fuel Consumption ....................................................... 17
Fuel ............................................................................. 18
Fuel Tank and Plumbing ............................................................. 18
Ignition System .................................................................... 19
Spark Plug ........................................................................ 19
Carburetor ........................................................................ 19
Preparation Before Starting the Engine .................................................. 20
Starting the Engine ................................................................. 21
Adjustment of the Carburetor ......................................................... 23
VERY IMPORTANT
Failure to read and follow these instructions before you proceed to start your engine may
result in engine damage and the voiding of your warranty.
FG-14B/FG-20/FG-30/FG-36
General Operating Procedures ........................................................ 24
Normal Operation, Maintenance and Additional Information .................................. 24
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................... 25
Engine Maintenance ................................................................ 25
Carburetor Maintenance ............................................................. 25
Valve/Tappet Gap Adjustment .........................................................26
Appendix
FG-14B Dimensions and Specifications ................................................. 28
FG-20 Dimensions and Specifications .................................................. 29
Saito FG-14B/FG-20 Parts List ........................................................ 30
Saito FG-14B/FG-20 Exploded View .................................................... 31
FG-30 Dimensions and Specifications .................................................. 32
FG-36 Dimensions and Specifications .................................................. 33
Saito FG-30/FG-36 Parts List ......................................................... 34
Saito FG-30/FG-36 Exploded View ..................................................... 35
Parts List .........................................................................36
Warranty Information ................................................................ 39
Consumer Warranty and Repair Policy .................................................. 42
Consumer Warranty Registration ....................................................... 43