Engine Manual Talon 190 and Lite 125 Ver .99b
4/08/2019
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Check the Engine mounts and make sure they are tight
Check the Exhaust bolts, and make sure the mounts cannot be turned by hand
Perform a general check over the engine to assure the wires and cables are working correctly,
and are secure to the Paramotor frame. Nothing should be lose that could possibly hit the prop
Visual inspection of the cage and netting, make sure the straps are tight and the netting on the
cage is tight.
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When the netting on the cage is tight this will add some structural integrity to cage
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When the netting is loose, this can cause the cage to flex and could allow prop strike
Visual inspection of the harness looking for any fraying or lose points where the harness should
be tightened
Check the straps that hold the gas tank, and make sure the gas tank is held in tight. Make sure
the strap is secured so that there is no chance the strap can strike the prop
Do not check the Cylinder Head Bolts, this needs to be done after the engine has been off for
8hrs
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Once the cylinder head bolts have properly cooled, then check them for the correct
torque
Initial Break-in Period
The first 10 hours that you fly and use your Paramotor are the most critical for correctly setting the
piston rings to assure your engine has the longest lifespan. During this time you should avoid over-
stressing the engine. This can be done with excessive loads by doing tandem rides, or using full throttle
on the engine for excessive periods of time. You should always vary the RPM of the engine while you
are flying, this helps correctly set the piston rings. You should also monitor the temperature of the
engine during this period and avoid reaching or going over 400
℉ / 204℃.
Your First Flights
After you have performed the Break-In of the engine you are ready to perform the first flight with your
Paramotor. The goal of the first few flights is to take multiple quick 15min flights. After each flight you
want to examine the Spark Plug to ensure you have the correct air to fuel mixture. Please read the
section below to understand how to make the air-fuel adjustments to get the correct air fuel mixture
which will align with the spark plug colors. Please refer to the Spark Plug section on page (21) to
understand what color you are looking for on the Spark plug for the best air to fuel mixture.
15-min flights and spark plug check
Begin by taking a normal 15min flight to get your engine up to its normal operating temperature. This
does not mean running the engine at full throttle. The goal is climb out safely, and then cruise at a safe
altitude for about 15min. You want the engine to reach its normal operating temperature, if you have a
temperature gauge use that as your reference. You want to keep the engine running until you land on
the ground within safe reason as you want the engine to be as close as it can be to its normal engine
temperature when checking the spark plug color.
