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Owners Manual

                                            10/19

  

Summary of Contents for DA-215

Page 1: ...T TM M D DA A2 21 15 5 Owners Manual 10 19 ...

Page 2: ...ake sure the aircraft is properly secured when starting or operating the motor Inspect motor mount bolts and firewall integrity before operating the motor Anyone in the immediate area of the motor should use eye protection during operation of the motor Keep spectators at least 30 feet away when operating the motor Turn off the motor before making any adjustments Always use the proper size propelle...

Page 3: ...g should be the same or larger than the carburetor s fuel inlet fitting s inner diameter 1 8 I D is recommended Make sure all fuel line connections are secure Small nylon zip ties work well to keep the fuel line on the metal fittings Make sure the fuel line is secure and not touching the exhaust or cylinder fins An inline fuel filter can be used but we prefer filter the fuel entering the fuel tank...

Page 4: ...ke sure that the polarity of the wires entering the connectors is correct Brown to brown orange to orange Unlike some ignitions the Desert Aircraft ignition is designed to spark only when the prop is flipped at a high speed If the prop is not turned over at a sufficient starting speed the ignition will not produce a spark This helps to prevent the motor from firing accidentally The ignition coils ...

Page 5: ... 5 400 during the break in process Adjust the needles as needed and give the engine a few easy flights Maneuvers like Hammerheads help to cycle the engine temperatures during break in The needles may need adjustment as the engine settles in or when other things change such as different props exhaust weather and altitude The engine should run well from the beginning and improve as flight hours accu...

Page 6: ...ight vary slightly Usually less than 1 8 of a turn with various exhaust systems altitude temperature humidity fuel carb variances etc Adjusting either needle can have a slight effect on the other Example leaning the low needle can slightly lean the high range Adjust the High RPM needle to peak rpm A tachometer is a great help but remember that the RPM may drop a little bit after every start due to...

Page 7: ...te engine temperature has been too high Check that needle settings are not too lean air flow for cooling is sufficient oil gas mixture is correct Engine starts backwards Make sure prop is flipped forcefully through the compression stroke Without enough force the prop may bounce off compression and run backwards IF ANY PROBLEM PERSISTS PLEASE CONTACT DESERT AIRCRAFT FIRST We designed and manufactur...

Page 8: ...s and updates Remember This motor can stop at any time for a variety of reasons Do not fly your plane in a way that damage or harm will result if the motor stops running If you cannot safely fly your plane if the engine stops for any reason do not fly the plane Desert Aircraft will not be responsible for damage caused in engine out situations DA215 WARRANTY Your DA215 motor and ignition system are...

Page 9: ...____ Prop Bolts ___________ Prop washer _________ Muffler s ____________ Muffler screws_____________ Standoffs ____________ Other Items __________ REASON FOR RETURN Crash Yes___ No____ Other_________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ________________________...

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