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1. Power ON the radio system but leave the
engine power system OFF.
2. Close the choke valve on the carburetor.
3.
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4. Power ON the engine power system.
5.
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pression. Flip the propeller through com-
6. Open choke valve on the carburetor and
7. Let the engine run at high idle for 30 se-
conds to stabilize the temperatures.
8.
If the engine doesn’t start quickly
9. If the engine appears not to have any fuel,
repeat the priming procedure in step 2—5.
• Check for fuel systems problems. Are there
any holes in the fuel lines (inluding the
clunk line inside the fuel tank) or other pos-
sible sources of air leaks?
If the engine runs
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charged
1. Remove the spark plug.
2. Cover the cylinder head with a cloth or
paper towel and turn the propeller over to
If you suspect the engine is
expel the excess fuel.
3.
again.
If the engine cannot be turned over easily:
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
• Check and use a new spark plug if needed.
Remove the spark plug and reinstall it into
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er system ON, move the sensor magnet past
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nually moving the sensor past the magnet).
You should be able to either see the spark
The engine RPM needs to exceed 180 RPM
plug. Make sure to rapidly move the magnet
past the sensor when checking for proper
• Check fuel lines for damage or kinks. If any
of the lines are restricted, the fuel system
will likely not operate. Clean and intact
properly.
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turning the engine over.
• Check that the carburetor is correctly
installed and that all gaskets are intact and
undamaged.
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from any bends or blockages.
If the engine does not start:
A possible cause is the piston is seized in the cylinder: loosen and unscre
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Visually inspect the piston and cylinder through the exhaust port.
If there are excessive/deep scratches or grooves in the piston, please contact your local
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Repair of a seized piston/cylinder is mechanical and should not be atempted.
