IAME 125cc LEOPARD TaG Installation instructions

MAN-016 D
125cc LEOPARD TaG engine
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
and
USER MANUAL

INDEX
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE "LEOPARD" ENGINE
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE "LEOPARD" ENGINE – OPERATIONAL LIMITS
1- Contents of the packing
2- Motor identification Number
3- Preparation and installation of the engine on the chassis
3.1 Install the water cooling system
3.2 Exhaust header assembly
3.3 Preparation and installation of the motor-mount
3.4 Install the carburetor
3.5 Install the engine on the chassis
3.6 Install the clutch cover with H.T. coil
3.7 Installation and connection of the power pack box
3.8 Electrical connections on the engine
3.9 Installation of the intake silencer
3.10 Install the exhaust
4- GASOLINE and OIL
5- Carburetor Adjustment guide
6- Starting and stopping the engine
7- Engine break-in
8- Inlet silencer
9- Exhaust system
10- Centrifugal clutch
11- Instructions for the assembly/disassembly of the clutch
12- Battery
13- Spark plug and thermal degree
14- Choice of the best sprocket ratio
15- Scheduled maintenance
16- Troubleshooting
17- Engine and accessories preservation
Attachments: - Fastener Torque Table
- Wiring diagram
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE "LEOPARD" ENGINE
This engine of the "TaG" series (Touch and Go) has been expressly designed and
developed for the powering of karts for hobby racing on closed tracks, destined for this
specific purpose. When designing this new line of engines, the technical solutions already
adopted for the high performance engines were used, in order to guarantee the highest
reliability of components, when the operating limitations are respected.
The motor is a single cylinder using the two stroke principle.
The cylinder and the crankcase are in aluminium alloy.
The pressed in liner is made of centrifugated cast iron, fully machined to guarantee the
best possible stability.
The head is separated from the cylinder and secured by studs.
The crankshaft is built and supported by two ball-bearings. The crankshaft is of steel alloy,
hardened and tempered , as is the connecting rod which runs on roller bearings.
The igniton includes a 4 pole stator/rotor with integral pick-up, an H.T. coil and an
electronic unit with micro-processor (Power-Pack), complete with wiring harness.
The main features of the ignition are:
- During the start of the engine, the power-pack activates a booster which increases the
spark energy to facilitate the starting of the engine.
- The ignition system permits, through the electronic unit, the onboard battery recharging
during the normal use of the engine.
- The spark is generated also without a battery: it is therefore possible, in case of
emergency, to start the engine with an external starter unit.
The engine has an integrated electric starter; by pushing the green start button the starter
activates a bendix type gear which engages the starter ring assembled on the clutch.
The engine is provided with an automatic dry centrifugal clutch with low maintenance and
with interchangeable sprocket.
The carburetor is a diaphragm Tillotson carburetor with integral fuel pump, filter and all
position mounting capability.
The battery (12 V- 7.2Ah) is a sealed, no maintenance battery and is supplied already
preassembled in the Power Pack support box which can be easily adapted to all existing
chassis.
The exhaust, included in the supply, is already tuned for the best possible performance.
The engine is supplied with a kit which includes the radiator, the pump, water hoses and
whatever necessary for the assembly on the kart.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE "LEOPARD" ENGINE - OPERATIONAL LIMITS
1. The characteristics of the engine are the following :
• Cycle: OTTO / 2 stroke
• Original cubic capacity: 123.7 cc
• Original bore: 54.00 mm
• Max. theoretical bore: 54.28 mm
• Stroke: 54.00 mm
• Lubrication : Fuel-Oil mix
• Induction: Reed valve
• Carburetor: Membrane , Tillotson
• Cooling : water
• Ignition: Digital / 4 poles with internal rotor
• Battery charge: With integral generator
• Electric start: 12V/0.30 Kw
• Clutch: Automatic, dry, centrifugal
2. OPERATIONAL LIMITS:
• Max. RPM : 15000 RPM
• Min. waterTemperature: 45°c
• Max. water Temperature: 90°c
ATTENTION:
Never exceed the above limits, no obligation of IAME exists in case the above
limits are exceeded.
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1- CONTENT OF THE PACKING
Each Leopard engine is delivered with the under shown accessories:
-125 cc LEOPARD-
TaG engine
EXHAUST
• Flexible 1
• Spring For Flexible 3
• Exhaust Fiber Strip 1
• Exhaut Header 1
• Exhaust Muffler 1
INDUCTION
• Tillotson Carburetor 1
• Intake Silencer 1
• Intake Silencer Support 1
• Accelerator Cable Bracket 1
ELECTRICAL
• Battery 12 V 1
• Battery Support 1
• Battery Strap 1
• Battery Clamps 2
• Power Pack Box with Harness 1
• Plastic Fixing Clamps 8
• NGK BR 10 EG Spark Plug 1
• Spark Plug Cap 1
MISCELLANEOUS
• Additional Engine Plate 1
• Additional starter support 1
• Water proof cover 1
• Clutch cover with H.T. coil 1
WATER COOLING
• Radiator 1
• Radiator Support Kit 1
• Complete Hose Kit 1
• Pump, complete 1
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2- MOTOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The official motor identification number can be found stamped in the lower left part of
the crankcase, next to the electric starter (see fig.) The number normally includes a
letter followed by 4 digits (there can be exceptions in some special cases). Other
numbers stamped on the crankcase or other surfaces of the motor refer to various
manufacturing processes and do not identify the motor.
NOTE:
In case of need for spares and when contacting the IAME Support Centers,
please always refer to the Motor Identification Number and to the motor model.
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3- PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE ON THE CHASSIS
NOTE:
In case the engine is supplied already assembled on the chassis, it is at care of the assembler to
follow these instructions. The final customer, in this case, can skip this section and can start
reading from section 4.
Whenever the engine or a component is disassembled, it is necessary to always follow the under
shown instructions for proper reassembly.
3.1- INSTALL THE WATER COOLING SYSTEM
NOTE:
To install the water pump belts it is necessary to remove the rear axle.
1
REINSTALL THE REAR AXLE AFTER
HAVING INSERTED THE TWO BELTS.
SUGGESTION:
INSTALL OTHER TWO BELTS AS SPARES
AND FIX THEM WITH TAPE TO THE AXLE.
2
INSTALL THE WATER PUMP (1 SCREW M6 X
45 WITH WASHER AND SELF LOCKING
NUT) ON THE PUMP BRACKET ON THE
REAR CROSS RAIL (SEE FIG. 1).
IN CASE THERE IS NO BRACKET FOR THIS
PURPOSE IT I S NECESSARY TO INSTALL
THE PUMP ON REMOVABLE CLAMPS
AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT DIAMETERS (∅
28/30/32mm) AS ACCESSORIES (SEE FIG.
2).
TIGHTEN BY HAND THE SCREW ON THE
PUMP LETTING IT FREE TO ROTATE FOR
THE TENSIONING OF THE BELTS.
3
INSTALL ON THE AXLE THE DRIVING
PULLEY (n°2 CLAMPS AVAILABLE IN
DIFFERENT DIAMETERS ∅30/35/40/50mm)
ALIGNING ITS RACES WITH THE DRIVEN
PULLEY.
TIGHTEN THE CLAMPS WITH TWO SCREWS
M6 X 25.
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4
INSTALL THE BELTS AND TENSION (SEE
FIG. 4).
BEFORE INSTALLING THE RADIATOR PREASSEMBLE THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS
5
ASSEMBLE THE CONNECTING BRACKET
ON THE RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACKET.
6
INSTALL THE UPPER LEFT BRACKET ON
THE CONNECTING BRACKET (SEE FIG. 5).
7
INSERT THE RADIATOR BY FITTING IT ON
THE SUPPORTS (SEE FIG. 6).
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RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACKET
CONNECTING BRACKET
UPPER LEFT BRACKET
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INSTALL THE UPPER RIGHT BRACKET AND
FIX TO THE RADIATOR FIXING SUPPPORT.
TORQUE ALL BOLTS.
9
PLACE THE RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACKET
ON THE SIDE RAIL, BRAKE SIDE (TIGHTEN
THE BOLTS BY HAND) (SEE FIG. 8).
10
PLACE THE RADIATOR SO THAT THE HOLE
ON THE RADIATOR FIXING SUPPORT AND
ONE OF THE UPPER HOLES OF THE
BEARING SUPPORT BOX MATCH.
ONCE YOU FIND THE CORRECT POSITION
FIX THE WHOLE.
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THE KIT INCLUDES TWO RUBBER HOSES.
CONNECT THE FIRST HOSE TO THE
FITTING ON THE RADIATOR INLET AND THE
FITTING ON THE ENGINE OUTLET, TIGHTEN
WITH STEEL CLAMPS (SEE FIG.10).
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RADIATOR FIXING SUPPORT
UPPER RIGHT BRACKET
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CUT THE SECOND HOSE AT AN
APPROPRIATE LENGHT TO CONNECT, ON
ONE SIDE, THE FITTINGS ON THE
RADIATOR OUTLET AND THE PUMP INLET
AND ON THE OTHER SIDE THE FITTINGS
ON THE PUMP OUTLET AND THE ENGINE
INLET (SEE FIG. 10).
FIX WITH STEEL CLAMPS.
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE FOLLOW THESE RECOMMENDATIONS:
• Unscrew the cap on the radiator and loosen the breather plug on the engine head.
• Fill the radiator until the water comes out from the plug on the head (there is no air in
the system now) and the radiator is completely filled. Tighten the cap (the system
contains appr. 1 lt. of water).
• It is advisable to put a small cup to recover water from the breather on the cap in
case of boiling water.
• After the engine run-in, check the water level in the radiator and top up if
necessary.
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3.2
EXHAUST HEADER ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
THE ENGINE IS SUPPLIED WITH THE
EXHAUST GASKET AND NUTS ALREADY
INSERTED. WHEN THE SHIPMENT IS MADE
AN EXHAUST COVER TO PROTECT THE
INTERNAL PARTS.
3.2.1 REMOVE THE NUTS AND THE EXHAUST
COVER.
3.2.2 MAKE SURE THE EXHAUST GASKET IS
SEATED AND INSTALL THE EXHAUST
HEADER (SEE FIG 1).
3.2.3 INSTALL THE WASHERS
SUGGESTION:
PUT THE ENGINE IN HORIZONTAL POSITION
AND SET INTO POSITION THE WASHERS
WITH A SCREWDRIVER.
3.2.4 INSTALL THE THREE NUTS.
TORQUE AT 9 ÷ 11 Nm (80 ÷ 100 in-lb)
10 mm SOCKET WRENCH (OR 10 mm OPEN WRENCH.)
PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION OF THE MOTOR MOUNT
NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
3.3
3.3.1 DRILL 4 HOLES (DIAM. 8.5mm) IN THE MOTOR MOUNT AND THE STARTER SUPPORT
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3.3.2 BEFORE INSTALLING THE MOTOR
MOUNT, POSITION THE ADDITIONAL MOUNT
PLATE ON THE CRANKCASE (SEE FIG. 2)
AND MAKE SURE THAT THE RUBBER RING IN
THE SUPPORT IS INSERTED ON THE
STARTER BODY.
3.3.3 INSTALL THE MOTOR MOUNT. MAKE
SURE TO USE M8 ALLEN SCREWS WITH A
LENGHT SUCH AS TO ENGAGE, IN THE
CRANKCASE, A THREADED PORTION
LENGHT OF 16÷19mm (THE SCREW MUST
PROTRUDE FROM THE PLATE FOR 16÷19mm)
(SEE FIG. 3 AND DRAW. PAG. 9)
4 ALLEN SCREWS M8 – TORQUE AT 22÷24
Nm (190 ÷ 210 in-lb)
6 mm ALLEN WRENCH.
INSTALL THE CARBURETOR
3.4
3.4.1 INSTALL THE GAS CABLE CLAMP ON
THE SUPPORT (SEE FIG. 4)
12 POINT WRENCH 10mm
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3.4.2 REMOVE 2 SCREWS 3.5mm ON THE
CARB. PUMP (IN CORRESPONDENCE OF THE
THROTTLE LEVER) (SEE FIG. 5).
SCREWDRIVER 4.8 mm.
3.4.3 INSERT THE GAS BRACKET AND THE
TWO SCREWS (SEE FIG. 6).
3.4.4 INSTALL THE INTAKE SUPPORT – 2
SCREWS M5 X10 (SEE FIG. 7)
3 mm ALLEN WRENCH
3.4.5 INSTALL THE CARBURETOR
(SEE FIG. 8 / 9).
 REMOVE THE TWO M6 NUTS FROM THE
INLET MANIFOLD.
 REMOVE THE PLASTIC PLUG FROM THE
INLET MANIFOLD.
ATTENTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE PRESSURE HOLE ON
THE GASKET IS NOT PLUGGED.
10MM OPEN WRENCH
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ATTENTION:
WHEN REPLACING THE CARB GASKET
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE GASKET IS
INSTALLED SO THAT THE HOLE IN THE
GASKET MATCHES WITH THE TWO
PRESSURE HOLES IN THE CARB. AND IN
THE CRANKCASE: OTHERWISE THE ENGINE
WON’T START.
INSTALL THE CARBURETOR.
N.2 NUTS M6 AND TWO WASHERS.
TORQUE AT 6 ÷ 10 Nm (50 ÷ 90 in-lb)
3.5 INSTALL THE ENGINE ON THE
CHASSIS
3.5.1 POSITION THE ENGINE ON THE 2
OUTSIDE MAIN RAILS AND FIX THE MOTOR-
MOUNT WITH THE TWO CLAMPS (SEE
FIG.10)
SUGGESTION:
NEVER TORQUE COMPLETELY THE CLAMPS
UNTIL THE CHAIN IS INSTALLED AND
PROPERLY ALIGNED.
3.5.2 CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE
ENGINE SPROCKET AND THE AXLE
SPROCKET WITH A STRAIGHT EDGE (SEE
FIG. 11).
3.5.3 INSTALL THE CHAIN (PITCH: # 219) (SEE
FIG. 12).
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3.5.4 MOVE THE ENGINE ON THE RAILS AND
OPTIMIZE THE CHAIN TENSION .
ATTENTION:
THE PLAY OF THE CHAIN MUST BE APPR.
15mm (½÷¾ inch) MEASURED IN THE SHOWN
POINT (SEE FIG. 16)
3.5.5 TORQUE THE CLAMP SCREWS
INSTALL THE CLUTCH COVER WITH
H.T. COIL
3.6
3.6.1 REMOVE THE 3 SCREWS M6 X 30 ON
THE CRANKCASE (SEE FIG. 14) AND INSTALL
THE CLUTCH COVER WITH H.T. COIL (SEE
FIG.15).
TORQUE THE 3 SCREWS AT 8 ÷ 10 Nm
(70 ÷ 90 in-lb)
ATTENTION:
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE GROUND
CABLE ALWAYS CONNECTS THE COIL WITH
THE ENGINE. AN INADEQUATE GROUNDING
COULD DAMAGE THE IGNITION BEYOND
REPAIR.
THE POSITION OF THE H.T. COIL HAS BEEN
CHOSEN TO BE AS FAR AS POSSIBLE FROM
THE EXHAUST AS THE EXCESSIVE HEAT
COULD DAMAGE THE COIL BEYOND REPAIR.
5mm ALLEN
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
(refer to the attached electrical schematic)
3.7 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
OF THE POWER PACK BOX.
NOTE:
THE POWER PACK BOX IS SUPPLIED
ALREADY ASSEMBLED ON THE BATTERY
SUPPORT (WITH BATTERY) . FOR A
CORRECT INSTALLATION FOLLOW THE
UNDER SHOWN INSTRUCTIONS.
3.7.1 EXTRACT THE BATTERY FROM THE
SUPPORT AFTER HAVING UNLACED THE
BATTERY STRAP (SEE FIG. 16).
3.7.2 POSITION THE SUPPORT CLAMPS ON
THE OUTSIDE RAIL (BRAKE SIDE) AT THE
HEIGHT OF THE SEAT.
NOTE:
DIFFERENT CLAMPS ARE AVAILABLE
DEPENDING ON THE DIAMETER OF THE
TUBE ON THE CHASSIS.
FIX THE CLAMPS BY HAND WITH 2
SCREWS M6 X 25 (SEE FIG. 17).
3.7.3 POSITION THE BATTERY SUPPORT
BOX ON THE CLAMPS MATCHING THE
ATTACHMENT HOLES (SEE FIG. 18).
FIX THE BOX WITH TWO SCREWS M6 X 10.
MOVE THE BOX WITH THE 2 CLAMPS TO
THE MOST SUITABLE POSITION.
TORQUE THE M6 SCREWS AT 8 ÷ 10 Nm
(70 ÷ 90 in-lb)
TWELVE POINT WRENCH 10mm
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3.7.4 INSERT THE BATTERY STRAP (SEE
FIG. 19).
3.7.5 INSERT THE BATTERY WITH
TERMINALS TOWARDS THE OUTSIDE (SEE
FIG. 20).
CONNECT THE BATTERY TERMINALS.
SUGGESTION:
NEVER CONNECT THE BATTERY UNTIL
YOU ARE READY TO START THE ENGINE.
SEAL THE BATTERY TERMINALS WITH
PLASTIC TAPE TO AVOID THAT EVENTUAL
VIBRATIONS MIGHT DISCONNECT THE
TERMINALS.
ATTENTION:
PAY ATTENTION NOT TO SHORT CIRCUIT
THE BATTERY TERMINALS AS BATTERY
COULD BE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR.
3.7.6 GROUND THE POWER PACK.
ATTENTION:
AN INADEQUATE GROUNDING OF THE
POWER-PACK BOX COULD DAMAGE THE
BOX BEYOND REPAIR. MAKE SURE TO
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE UNDER SHOWN
INSTRUCTIONS.
3.7.6.1 REMOVE THE SCREW FROM THE
SEAT SUPPORT (LOCATED UNDERNEATH
THE SEAT, IN CASE THE POWER PACK BOX
IS POSITIONED TOWARDS THE FRONT OF
THE CHASSIS OR ON THE SIDE OF THE
SEAT, IN CASE THE POWER-PACK BOX IS
POSITIONED TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE
CHASSIS).
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3.7.6.2 FILE THE PAINTING ON THE SEAT
SUPPORT UP TO BARE METAL (SEE
FIG.22).
ATTENTION:
THIS OPERATION IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT AS AN UNCERTAIN
GROUNDING COULD DAMAGE THE POWER
PACK BOX BEYOND REPAIR.
3.7.6.3 INSERT THE BOX GROUND CABLE
EYELET ON THE SCREW AND TIGHTEN THE
SCREW (SEE FIG. 23)
3.7.7 POSITION THE HARNESS FROM THE
POWER-PACK BOX ALONG THE CENTRAL
RAIL , UNDERNEATH THE SEAT, AND
TIGHTEN WITH PLASTIC CLAMPS (SEE FIG.
24).
ATTENTION::
NEVER LET THE HARNESS GET IN TOUCH
WITH THE GROUND OR WITH ROTATING
PARTS AS IT COULD BE DAMAGED
BEYOND REPAIR.
3.8 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ON
THE ENGINE
3.8.1 CONNECT THE TERMINALS (3 AND 4
WAYS) ON THE HARNESS FROM THE
POWER PACK BOX WITH THE TERMINALS
ON THE CABLES FROM THE IGNITION (SEE
FIG. 25/26).
ATTENTION:
MAKE SURE THAT THE FIXING TONGUES
ARE PROPERLY INSERTED TO
GUARANTEE THE BEST POSSIBLE
CONNECTION OF THE TERMINALS.
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3.8.2 CONNECT THE CABLE (RED) FROM
THE POWER PACK BOX TO THE ELECTRIC
STARTER (USE THE SCREW ALREADY
INSTALLED ON THE CABLE) (SEE FIG. 27).
3.8.3 FIX THE ELECTRIC STARTER AND
THE CABLE (SEE FIG. 28) AND COMPLETE
THE FIXING OF THE HARNESS (SEE FIG.
29).
ATTENTION :
NEVER LET THE HARNESS GET IN TOUCH
WITH THE GROUND OR WITH A ROTATING
PART AS IT COULD BE DAMAGED BEYOND
REPAIR.
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3.8.4 CONNECT THE COIL CABLE FROM
THE POWER PACK TO THE TERMINAL ON
THE COIL (SEE FIG. 30).
SUGGESTION:
SEAL THE TERMINAL ON THE COIL WITH
PLASTIC TAPE TO AVOID THAT EVENTUAL
VIBRATIONS MIGHT DISCONNECT THE
TERMINAL.
3.8.5 GROUND THE ENGINE
ATTENTION :
AN INADEQUATE GROUNDING OF THE
ENGINE COULD DAMAGE THE IGNITION
BEYOND REPAIR. MAKE SURE TO
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE UNDER SHOWN
INSTRUCTIONS.
3.8.5.1 REMOVE THE SIDE BUMPER ON
THE CHASSIS, ENGINE SIDE (IF NOT
REMOVED YET).
3.8.5.2 FILE THE PAINTING ON THE SLEEVE
TO BARE METAL (SEE FIG. 31).
ATTENTION:
THIS OPERATION IS EXTREMELY
MPORTANT, AS AN UNCERTAIN
GROUNDING COULD DAMAGE THE
IGNITION BEYOND REPAIR.
3.8.5.3 INSTALL THE SIDE PLASTIC BODY
AND CONNECT THE GROUND CABLE FROM
THE CLUTCH COVER TO THE CHASSIS BY
TIGHTENING THE FIXING SCREW (SEE FIG.
32).
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