DLE Engine DLE-20cc Gas Engine w/EI & Muffler

This is the DLE 20cc Gasoline Powered Engine with Electronic Ignition

Features

• DLE Engine DLE-20cc Gas Engine w/EI & Muffler

• Two sealed bearings on crankshaft-simple design for lighter weight

• Beam mounting allows easy fit in the same mount as comparable glow engines

• Aluminum alloy crankcase with advanced CNC machining

• Rear mounted pumper carburetor ensures easier installation and smooth idling and dependable fuel flow during flights

• Fully automatic electronic ignition

• Two year limited warranty through Hobby Services beginning at date of purchase

Specifications

• Output Power: 2.5 HP at 9,000 RPM

• Idle Speed: 1,750 RPM

• Static Thrust: 6 kg Pulling Force/100 meters altitude 5.3 kg Pulling Force/1,800 meters altitude

• Displacement: 1.22cu in (20cc)

• Bore and Stroke: 1.3 x 1.0" (32 x 25mm)

• Compression Ratio: 10.5:1

• Weight: Engine: 22.93oz.(650g)

•            Exhaust: 1.76oz (50g)

•             Ignition: 4.23oz (120g)

•                 Total: 28.9oz (820g)

• Gasoline/Oil Mixture: 30:1

• Gasoline Octane Rating: 87-93

• Recommended Propellers: 14x10, 15x8, 16x6, 16x8, 17.6, 18x6 (break-in prop not specified)

• Ignition Battery: 4.8 - 6V, BEC required if LiPo battery is used

• Spark Plug: CM6

• Spark Plug Gap: 0.018 - 0.020"

• Plug Installation Torque: 7 - 8ft-lbs

• Carburetor Adjustments;

• Low Speed Needle: 1.5 turns out as a starting point, adjust for a smooth idle and a reliable transition to high throttle

• High Speed Needle: 1.5-2 turns out from closed, adjust needle to peak

• RPM, if engine slows or dies at full throttle, the high-speed mixture is likely too lean

• Height from bottom/Crankcase to top of Cylinder Head: 5.4" (138mm)

• Height/bottom/of Mounting Tab to top of Cylinder Head: 3.4" (87.5mm)

• Width of Cylinder Head: 2.5" (65mm)

• Width at Mounting Tabs: 2.8" (70.5mm)

• Distance/Mounting Hole Centers Same Side: 1.0" (26mm)

• Distance/Mounting Hole Centers Opposite Side: 2.4" (60mm)

• Height of Exhaust Opening: 0.42" (10.8mm)

• Width of Exhaust Opening: 0.83" (21mm)

• Length from Carburetor to Front Bearing: 4.5" (114mm)

• Length from Carburetor to Prop Hub: 5.1" (130mm)

• Total Height of Muffler including Exhaust Pipe: 3.8" (96mm)

• Center of Muffler Exhaust Opening to end of Pipe: 2.4" (61mm)

• Muffler Width: 2" (52.1mm)

• Exhaust Pipe Inner Diameter: 0.56" (14.2mm)

• Crankshaft thread size: 8mm x 1mm

Contents

• Engine, spark plug, ignition, muffler, muffler gasket, two 5x20mm muffler bolts and instruction manual

Requirements

• Gasoline with at least 87 octane rating

• 2-cycle oil, mix ratio for this engine is 30 parts gas to one part oil and must be followed exactly for warranty consideration and optimum performance

• 4.8 - 6V NiMH/NiCd, or 6.6V LiFe or 7.4V LiPo battery for ignition (separate receiver style pack can be used) (LiPo use requires voltage regulator)

• Propeller and field equipment

Comments

• To avoid permanent damage to the electronic ignition system, NEVER turn your DLE engine over with the system switched on and the plug not installed.