Preferred Engine Starting Procedure
This section contains a detailed, step-by-step procedure for starting the Norvel
engine in your Lite Machines helicopter. Since you will probably want to try flying your
helicopter once the engine is running, you should first read the
Main Rotor Stability
and Control
and
Learning to Fly
sections of this Operator’s Guide. Starting the engine
with a helper is strongly recommended. Priming and adjusting the engine are much
easier with the aid of a friend.
1.
Bring all necessary equipment with you to the flying field including hand tools like
pliers and wrenches, Lite Machines electric starter and battery, and a supply of
paper towels and spray cleaner.
2.
Wear eye and hearing protection.
Warning!
A L W A Y S W E A R E Y E A N D H E A R I N G P R O T E C T I O N , S U C H A S
HIGH-IMPACT SAFETY GLASSES AND EAR-PLUGS, WHEN OPERATING
YOUR ENGINE. ANYONE HELPING YOU SHOULD WEAR EYE AND
HEARING PROTECTION AS WELL. PROPER EYEWEAR NOT ONLY HELPS
PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM THE SPINNING ROTORS, BUT ALSO FROM
OIL DROPLETS AND DEBRIS THROWN OUTWARD BY THE SPINNING
ENGINE AND CLUTCH.
3.
Fill the fuel tank to within 1/4" of the top with model engine fuel containing 15% to
25% nitromethane and castor oil or a castor/synthetic oil blend.
Warning!
NEVER FUEL YOUR HELICOPTER WHILE THE GLOW-PLUG BATTERY IS
C O N N E C T E D T O T H E E N G I N E . S P A R K S F R O M T H E E L E C T R I C
CONNECTION COULD START AN INVISIBLE FUEL FIRE.
4.
Make sure your radio frequency is clear.
Warning!
Two radios cannot operate on the same frequency (channel) at the same time. If
you turn on your transmitter, and it is on the same frequency (channel) as the
transmitter of someone who is already flying, the flying aircraft will lose control
and crash.
5.
After you are sure that your frequency is clear, turn on the radio (transmitter first)
and check the operation of all controls. If this is the first flight of the day, perform a
radio range check. With the transmitter antenna fully collapsed, slowly walk away
Op er a tor's Guide
Glow-Fuel Engines
LITE MA CHINES
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