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Summary of Contents for DA120

Page 1: ...T TM M D DA A1 12 20 0 Owners Manual 2 13 ...

Page 2: ...Make 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 propell...

Page 3: ...y silicone sealers on the fuel system Gas can break it down and carry it into the carb The inner diameter of the fuel tubing 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 t...

Page 4: ... the red pick up sensor to the ignition module make 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 starting speed the ignition will not produce a spark This helps to prevent the motor from fir...

Page 5: ...r loading the engine creates excessive heat Peak rpm should be over 6 000 during the break in process Adjust the needles as needed and give the engine a few easy flights The needles may need adjustment as the engine settles in and 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 accumulate Recomm...

Page 6: ...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 residual heat build up Don t lean the mixture any more than necessary If the rpm steadily drops at full throttle or fades on long vertical maneuvers t...

Page 7: ... 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 manufactured your engine and have built serviced and analyzed thousands more We cover your engine s warranty not someone at the field or a stranger on the Interne...

Page 8: ...r 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 DA120 WARRANTY Your DA120 motor and ignition system are covered with a 3 yea...

Page 9: ... REASON FOR RETURN Crash Yes___ No____ Other_________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ __________________________...

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