User Manual

GS R/C
DLA ENGINE OPERATING-INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
08/20/2014 Copyrighted Material
Owner’s Manual All Rights Reserved 03180-10000
Page - 2 DLA 32, 58, 64, 116, 116-I2 & 128cc Rev. A.05.01
USA Distributor: GOLDEN SKIES R/C Aircraft, www.goldenskiesrc.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 Welcome ……………………………….…………………………………….…………….. 3
 Legal Disclaimer / Assumption of Liability …………………………………... 4-6
 Accessories and Support Items ……………………………………………………. 7-12
 About DLA Engines ……………………………………………………………………. 13
 Technical Specifications: 32cc, 58cc, 64cc, 116cc, 116-I2, 128cc ………. 13-14
 What is in the box ………………………………………………………………………. 14
o Damaged or Missing Parts ………………………….…………………………….. 14-15
 Intended Engine Use ………………………………………………………………….. 16
 Safety Instructions ……………………………………………………………………… 16-18
 Installation in Model Aircraft ………………………………………………………. 18-24
o Mounting Engine to Aircraft Firewall …………………………………………. 18
o Spark Plug ……………………………………………………………………………….. 20
o Muffler ………………………………………………………………………………….…. 20
o Installing Fuel (Gas) Tank, Plumbing …………………………………………. 20
o Ignition Installation and Wiring ………………………………………….….….. 20-25
o Engine CDI/Sensor Timing …………………………………………….… 25
o Cowl Ducting and Air Flow ………………………………………………….…….. 25
o Temperature Limits …………………………………………………………. 26
 Fuel – GAS ……………………………………………………………………………….... 26
o Type of Gas and Oils ……………………………………………………………….… 26
o Tank Installation …………………………………………………………………….… 26
o Filters …………………………………………………………………………………….… 26
o Fuel Point™ ……………………………………………………………………………... 28
 116-I2 , 128cc Sensor Connection / Identification ……………………… 24
 Propeller Selection …………………………………………………………………….… 24-28
o Drilling the Propeller Bolt Holes ………………………………………... 29
 Spinners and Drilling the Back Plate …………………………………………….. 30
 Engine Starting ….................................................................................... 30
o Break-in …………………………………………………………………………………… 30
o Normal Flight Operation ……………………………………………………………. 31
 Engine Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………. 32-36
o Parts Diagram …………………………………………………………………………… 32-37
o Parts List ………………………………………………………………………………….. 33-34
 Carburetor Tuning and Care ………………………………………………………… 39-39
 Trouble Shooting ………………………………………………………………………… 40-41
 Warranty ……………………………………………………………………………………. 43-44
o Warranty Extension …………………………………………………………………… 43
 Dimensioned Engine Drawings and Parts Diagram ...……………………….. 32-36
 Dimensioned Mounting Guide (Table 1) ………………………..………………. 45
 Published Specifications (Table 2) .................…………………………………… 46-47
 Oil:Gas Mixture Table ………………………………………………………………….. 48