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     This is the DLE 55cc Gasoline Powered Engine with Electronic Ignition.

FEATURES: Two crankshaft bearings-simple design for lighter weight
          Aluminum alloy crankcase
          Four petal V-type reed valve bottom induction system
          Walbro carburetor
          Fully automatic electronic ignition
          Two year limited warranty through Hobby Services beginning at date
            of purchase

INCLUDES: Engine, spark plug, standoffs, ignition, muffler, instruction manual

REQUIRES: 87 octane gasoline
          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 battery for ignition (separate receiver style pack can be
            used)
          Propeller and field equipment

SPECS:    Output Power: 5.5 HP at 7,500 RPM
          Best Performance RPM Range: 1,350 - 8,500
          Maximum RPM: 8,500
          Static Thrust: 14.2kg Pulling Force/100 meters altitude
            12.5kg Pulling Force/1,800 meters altitude
          Displacement: 3.4cu in (55.6cc)
          Bore: 45mm
          Stroke: 35mm
          Compression Ratio: 7.6:1
          Weight: Engine, 2.9lbs (1310g)
                  Muffler, 3.5oz (100g)
                  Ignition, 3.9oz (110g)
          Gasoline/Oil Mixture: 30:1
          Gasoline Octane Rating: 87
          Recommended Propellers: 22x8, 22x10, 23x8, 23x10
          Spark Plug: CM6
          Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers Same Side: 2.7" (68mm)
          Distance Between Mounting Hole Centers Opposite Side: 3.1" (80mm)
          Height from bottom/Crankcase to top of Cylinder Head: 6.4" (162mm)
          Width of Cylinder Head: 3.1" (78.8mm)
          Length from Carburetor to Prop Washer: 6.2" (157mm)
          Length from Carburetor to Front Bearing: 5" (127mm)
          Distance Between Muffler Mounting Hole Centers: 1.6" (40mm)

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.
          A running change was made to the ignition module.  The unit now
            includes a third lead to use with a tachometer.

                                                                    jxs 9/08/09
                                                                         ir/jxs



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Phone: 217-398-8970


 
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3002 N. APOLLO DRIVE, SUITE 1
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822  








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