Connecting the Ignition
Recommended power for ignition is a 4-9V!
The batteries used for ignition have to be the high demand type!
Some NiMH types might not work well for ignition purposes!
Warning!
The batteries should be fully charged before each flight!
Starting for the First Time
The first start has to follow these steps:
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Make sure the ignition is turned off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Engage the carburetor choke while, if possible, covering the carburetor air intake with your finger
to achieve the best engine suction. Spin the propeller blade approximately ten times then uncover
the carburetor air intake, turn the choke off, turn the ignition on and start the engine without the
choke. The only time this method is used is during the initial suction of gasoline into the
carburetor.
Allow the engine to warm up to its operating temperature . Let the engine run for 15-20 minutes.
The idle speed can be adjusted using the controls on the radio transmitter. Do not set any
mechanical stop, idle only by throttle servo.
For regular engine starting, use of the “choke less” method is recommended:
Turn off the ignition, activate the carburetor choke, spin the propeller several times in order to
suck gasoline into the engine, then turn the choke off, turn the ignition on and start the engine.
Warning!
This method of starting the engine is recommended if the engine is started several times per week. If it is
done less frequently, another method is preferred.
Another way of starting the engine:
First, turn the carburetor choke and the ignition on. After the engine turns over, turn the choke
off and start the engine.
Warning!
Do not remove
the gasoline from the chamber after use. This would let air into the system and make it
harder for the engine to start!
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