Rotrex C-range, Setup And Maintenance

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Initial Start-up
To ensure proper traction fluid circulation and adequate lubrication, it is important to
prime the oil system before the engine is started for the first time after the supercharger
installation.
The priming process is done most easily with all oil components in place and installed.
1. Carefully fill the oil canister with traction fluid without exceeding the maximum
mark on the dipstick. The oil level is measured with the thread of the dipstick
cap fully engaged.
2. The banjo bolt at the oil line attached to the supercharger inlet marked IN
should be loosened a couple of turns allowing air to escape the system.
3. Carefully apply pressurized air to the oil filler hole at the
top of the canister. Do not pressurize the system to more
than one bar or 15psi. Use a rag or a sponge as a seal
between the air gun and the canister.
4. When oil appears at the oil inlet, tighten the banjo bolt and the system is
primed.
5. Carefully top up the oil canister to the maximum mark on the dipstick.
6. Turn on the engine and rev it to 2-3000 rpm and make sure the oil starts
flowing by visual inspection, looking into the oil canister. Do not rev the engine
more than specified as this can cause damage to the supercharger. Carefully
top up the oil canister to the max marking on the dipstick.
7. Let the engine idle for 5 minutes while checking the oil system for leaks
8. Check the oil level using the correct procedure (see page 9)
9. A run-in period of 100 km (65 miles) is highly recommended. During this run-in
period, drive the vehicle carefully and avoid unnecessary revving and heavy
acceleration
IMPORTANT!
Under no circumstances can the canister run dry; this will cause immediate
catastrophic failure.