Nirvana TOP 80, Assembly And Maintenance Manual

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last update 23.10.2012
TROUBLESHOOTING
RUNNING IN
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You must run-in the engine before flying
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Do not rev up for five minutes while running-in
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The running-in is over after consuming 10 litters of gas
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The lifespan of your engine can double with a proper running-in,
while with a bad done you may damage it since the very first hours of
working
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While on, the engine must be gently set at different revs, starting
from the lowest up to the higher
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Repeated revvings are unsuitable , the clutch may be surcharged
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After each switching off, do carefully check all the mechanic parts,
bolts and knots
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After at least 10 minutes of work you can fly, gently, avoiding high
revs. for too long time
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A heavy plot requests more power to fly, in such a case is better to
run the engine on the ground for at least 1 hour
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After the first 30 minutes of run, do check all the bolts, knots and
screws, particularly those of the engine and the prop as well. Those
of the engine (bolts and knots) must be checked every 5 hours of
flight
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Engine overheating may occur while running-in, you can recognise it
by a loss of power.