Engine Manual Talon 190 and Lite 125 Ver .99b
4/08/2019
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Engine RUN-IN Test
Once the Engine Idle RPM has been established you will want to perform a run-in on the engine. A
good run-in will prolong the life of your engine. Before you begin this process please make sure you
have a full tank of gas. This process needs to be done with the Paramotor on your back, or secured to a
rack, fence post, tree, or something secure that will hold the Paramotor frame and engine in place
while the propeller is spinning and generating up to 100-Lbs of thrust. Due to the amount of time it
takes to complete a run-in we recommend performing this test on the ground and secured.
1.
Begin by starting the Paramotor engine, and then bring the RPM up to 2500RPM and hold it
there for 5min
2.
Then bring up the RPM on the engine to 3000-3500RPM for 15min
3.
Then bring up the RPM on the engine to 4000RPM for another 15min
4.
Turn the engine off and perform a visual inspection to assure there are no oil leaks. Then check
the nuts on the cylinder head and bolts the bolts on the propeller to make sure they are
correctly torqued
a.
Please make sure you are careful not to touch the cooling fins or the exhaust as these
parts will be very hot from the engine test. You may need to use gloves to protect your
hands
5.
Start the engine again and bring it back up to 4000 RPM in steps
a.
Start at 2500RPM for 5min
b.
Then go to 3000-3500RPM for 5min
c.
Then up to 4000RPM for 5min
6.
Then bring up the RPM on the engine to 4500RPM for 15min
7.
Turn the engine off and again perform another visual inspection and check the torque on the
nuts and bolts
Full Power RPM Test
Once the Engine RUN-IN has been completed you will want to perform a Full RPM test on the engine
During this stage you need to briefly bring the engine up to full power to ensure you can achieve the
full power RPM listed below. This only needs to be done for a couple of seconds to verify the engine
will achieve this RPM range.
BlackHawk 125 Lite = Full Power RPM is 9400-9600
BlackHawk Talon 190 = Full Power RPM is 7800-8000
Post Break-In Check List
After you have run your Paramotor for 10min and you have achieved the full power RPM, and the
engine is working within the temperature ranges during the test, you can now turn the engine off and
let it fully cool off. During this phase you want to make sure the bolts on the engine are tight, and that
nothing has come loss during the break in phase. Please perform the checks in the list below:
Check the Prop bolts and assure they are tightened at the correct torque