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7. Other maintenance operations
7.1 Pre-flight paramotor inspection
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Check and evaluate general state of the paramotor’s parts by looking for cracks,
leaks etc.
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Check the engine mounting, check the fuel system for leaks, and check the way the
shifter and the throttle work.
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Pay special attention to the state of the exhaust system. Check the silencer
mounting, condition of all threaded connections, and rubber shock absorbers.
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Check the propeller’s mounting, clean oil deposits, soot and other impurities from the
propeller. Cleaning the propeller with a piece of cloth will help you to find cracks and
other damages.
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Check the electric installation thoroughly looking for mechanical damage, abrasions,
joints or some disconnections between the elements.
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Check the engine starter.
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Pay special attention to all leakages, scratches and atypical stains. In case of any
doubts, contact an Air Conception representative.
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Check the frame and the propeller cage. Check the construction’s geometry. Inspect
thoroughly harness settings, condition of tapes, carbines and braking system.
7.2 The paramotor’s maintenance and servicing – recommended
operations
After first and every 5 hours:
1. Check the tightening of all screws and nuts (visual control).
2. Check the tightening of the cylinder head nuts (torque=23 Nm).
3. When engine is cold, check the tightening of the two M8 exhaust collector nuts (23 Nm).
4. Check the spark plug – condition of electrodes and spark plug hue.
5. Check the engine regulation.
6. Check the tension of the transmission belt. Belt tension has to be 380 Hz.
7. Check the compression of the 6 exhaust springs. The 6 screws and nuts need to be tight
up to get a 10 mm springs length.
8. Airbox and airbox rubber checkup.
