EV-97 Eurostar SL Microlight Maintenance Manual GEN/EUR/04 Issue 4
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CAUTION
It is highly recommended to pour gasoline through a filter if it was not
tested for water content or there is any doubt about contamination. After
fueling, allow 20 min. for any water to settle to the bottom. Drain off some
fuel and look for water.
Avoid getting gasoline on the canopy; it will damage the Perspex!!!
6.2
Fuel emptying
Precaution
Use the same precautions as during fueling.
Draining procedure
1. Electrically connect the aircraft to the ground, normally via the engine exhaust.
2. Open the main fuel valve
3. Fully extend the flaps
4. Put an empty container under the drainage hose (on the bottom of fuselage close
to the starboard flap root)
5. Open the drain valve (under the starboard wing fillet, close to the starboard flap
root)
6. Close the drain valve when desired quantity of fuel is reached
7. Close the main fuel valve
8. Retract the flaps
NOTE
Remove the fuel tank filler cap to speed up draining.
7.
Lubrication
7.1
Engine
See engine operator’s manual.
7.2
Airframe
Where oil is specified, use the same oil as specified for the engine.
Never use engine oil on the inside of Bowden cables, use only WD 40 or Duck oil.
Where grease is specified use one of the following or an equivalent.
CASTROL - Castrolease LM
MOBIL - Mobilgrease MP
SHELL - Retinax HDX2 or EPX2. Aeroshell Grease 22, 11MS or 23C