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IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS
Safety is everybody’s concern. We set out here below an incomplete list of the main safety precautions
to be taken when using the MZ201. It would be impossible to list all the circumstances which may
occur when you use this engine, but by being aware of the potential dangers, you will also reduce the
risks.
Nonetheless, here is some useful advice
- Never blend fuel in a closed environment where the vapours could cause an explosion.
- Ensure all the engines controls are fully functioning and that you are able to locate the START-STOP
switch. Make sure you can activate all the controls easily and that you can therefore use them
instinctively and without hesitation.
- Never re-fuel if there is a chance of the fuel dripping onto the hot engine. Use only approved
containers and ensure you comply with the relevant safety regulations when transporting fuel.
- Before each use, check the engine’s attachment points, propulsion components, fuel lines, wiring and
fuel and air filters.
- Use only clean fuel and blend immediately before using the engine. Check the intake and exhaust
ports. When not in use, protect the engine to prevent impurities from entering the fuel lines or fuel
itself.
Ensure everything is correctly done before starting the engine.
- The engine must be always serviced regularly in order to foresee engine failure at all times.
- Never run the engine on the ground when the propeller is rotating unless the aircraft is located in an
area where you can check that nothing and no-one can access the danger zone.
- Never abandon your aircraft with the engine running.
- If the engine behaves unpredictably, keep a written record. In the event of any problems, do not
take to the air before solving the problem and making a record in the engine logbook.