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and stop the engine. After setting up, reconfirm that the throttle works by testing whether
it stops the engine.
6.
Switch on the ignition and close the choke. Then, flip the propeller until the engine fires or
runs for a few seconds.
7.
Release the choke, then set the throttle at a little higher around idle position(be aware that
the engine can start on any flip of the propeller at anytime, even if the ignition is off). Give
the engine a quick flip. It normally takes 5 to 10 flips to start the engine.
8.
After the engine starts running, slowly open the throttle to a low idle and allow the engine
to warm for 30 seconds. Then progressively open the throttle to full power and hold for 5
seconds to confirm that the engine can maintain full power. Next, throttle back and set the
idle to a low RPM.
9.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE TO
START YOUR ENGINE.
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Break-In
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We recommend breaking in the engine on the plane. Do not break it in on a test stand, even if
you have a test stand with a proper cooling system, because doing so may cause the engine to
overheat. We consider the engine fully broken in after 25 liters of fuel. The break-in procedure
is as follows:
1.
Start the engine at idle for 2-3 minutes (lower than 2500 RPM)
2.
Slowly push the throttle to around 4000-4500 RPM and run a tank of fuel. Then stop the
engine and let it cool down.
3.
Restart the engine at idle for one minute. Then slowly push the engine to full throttle. Do
not stay in full throttle for more than 5 seconds. Make sure the needle setting is done/ right
and the engine is running smoothly.
4.
Stop the engine again and let it cool down, before putting the cowling on and letting the
plane fly. The engine should run smoothly from the beginning and improve as flight hours
accumulate. We consider the engine fully broken in after 25 liters of fuel.
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Make sure you have a proper cooling system on your plane before flying.
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Do not run at full throttle than 10 seconds before the engine has been broken-in.