Engine Manual Talon 190 and Lite 125 Ver .99b
4/08/2019
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become familiar with its normal engine operating temperature. When the normal operating
temperature starts to climb this is a sign that you need to check the engine and perform some
maintenance to assure its proper operation.
Spark Plug
The Spark Plug on your Paramotor is something that you will check often as it will tell you how well
your engine is running based on the Fuel to Air mixture that your carburetor is set at. The Fuel to Air
and the operation of the spark plug have a direct effect on the power your engine provides and the
temperature it will operate at. Here are some specifications on the Spark Plug used with the Talon 190
and 125 lite
Spark Plug = NGK BR9ES
Spark Plug Gap = .025 of an inch
Spark Plug Socket Wrench = 13/16 of an
inch
Spark Plug 15-min Flight Check
When checking the Spark Plug on your engine you need to follow specific procedure to assure the
engine reaches a normal operating temperature. There is no need to run the engine at an excessively
high RPM, nor can you check the Spark Plug when the engine is cold. The best way to perform a Spark
Plug check is by performing a quick 15min flight. Follow the steps listed below:
1.
The first thing to keep in mind is to be safe. Please fly in safe conditions, and make sure your
Paramotor and Paraglider equipment is ready for a flight.
2.
Begin by climbing to safe altitude. There is no need to use extra throttle to get up quickly, just
fly like you normally would.
a.
You do not want to fly to high up, or too far away from your Landing Zone. You want to
fly in that area so you can land quickly and check the spark plug.
3.
Next, fly for about 15 minutes, and cruise at a level altitude. You want to keep the engine at an
even RPM as much as possible.
a.
The goal is to have the engine reach its normal operating temperature and keep it there
for at least 5min. If you have a Temperature Sensor you can use this to monitor the
engine temperature.
4.
Once you are done with you 15min flight you can come in for a landing. When doing this you
want to keep the engine idling as you land. If you do not feel safe doing this, then turn the
engine off close to your landing point so the engine will be hot when you check the Spark Plug.
a.
The goal when coming in for a landing is to try and keep the engine as close to its
running temperature when you check the spark plug. This will make sure the color of
the spark plug correctly matches the diagrams in this manual as shown below.
5.
If you check the Spark Plug when the engine is cold, the color of the Spark Plug will darken, due
to the fuel and oil vapors that are left in the cylinder after it has been run.