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MAN-88 – UK
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STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
The engine is started by pulling the handle that uncoils the rope. The rope rotates the pulley that engages
the ignition flywheel connected to the crankshaft.
This action, made with the appropriate energy and eventually repeated if needed, starts the engine.
First of all, the switch located on the right side of the engine and mounted on the bracket attached to the
clutch cover, must be turned on the “ON” position. Following, grip the handle of the starter, slightly pull
the first stroke of the rope and then pull it firmly, exploiting the stroke provided by rope.
WARNING:
do not pull the rope to stroke end to avoid recoiling problems.
As soon as the engine starts, gently drive the rope back to its position returning the handle in its seat.
In the event of several void starting attempts, check that fuel is arrived to the carburettor.
In the event that the engine can not be started, refer to Sect. 16 "Troubleshooting”.
The engine is stopped by simply turning the switch on the “OFF” position.
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ENGINE BREAKING-IN
The breaking-in of the engine must be performed following a few fundamental rules:
Adjust the carburetion. Start with an adjustment on the rich side.
2. Warm the engine gradually for about 5 minutes at half throttle,making some laps at
low speed, gently closing and opening the carb. throttle (if a tachometer is installed
never exceed 6.000 RPM). Never keep the same RPM for a long time.
3. Progressively increase the speed of the kart for 5 minutes at
¾
throttle opening.
Never keep the same RPM for a long time.
4. Increase the speed for 5 minutes, at max. speed on the twisty parts of the circuit
and making the engine rich at half straight (cover with the hand for an instant the
holes on the air filter, keeping the throttle wide open).
ATTENTION:
Once the break-in is over and the engine is cold, check the torque of the exhaust header nuts as,
during the break-in, the nuts tend to loosen (refer to the attached table).
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INLET SILENCER
Make sure that the inlet holes of the filter is not plugged.
Make sure that the clamp on the carburetor is not loosen and the intake silencer is well fastened to the
chassis.
Once a while, clean the inside from oil deposits.
