User Manual
X45
Version 1.0/2019
Copyright © 2019 by Xicoy Electrònica S.L. All rights reserved
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During startup
It is recommended on a new installation, to initiate a start and then abort the 1
st
start after about 5 seconds. This
ensures fuel has reached all part of the engine. The start can then be repeated and allowed to complete. During the
start-up listen to the engine sound to check for positive sound of ignition, check looking from the exhaust that the
kero is burning, or check for an increase in exhaust temperature in the display. A small plume of white smoke from
the exhaust means that the fuel is not burning. The fuel is pooling inside the engine. Abort immediately the start.
Double check that the engine is not flooded. An extra security measure is to place a manual valve between the pump
inlet and tank, to prevent that during the process of filling the tanks or during storage, some fuel can arrive to the
engine.
After a failed start, or whatever condition that could cause that fuel be collected inside the engine (ie accidental
priming), ALWAYS empty the engine of fuel by tilting the engine nose down. Fuel will exit through intake. Do not tilt
upwards; as due at the internal engine construction the fuel cannot exit out through the exhaust.
Another big difference between gas start and liquid start is that the kerosene can keep burning slowly for a long time
inside the engine. This situation can happen during an aborted start, the start-up sequence is aborted by the user or
automatically before the engine arrive to idle. This can cause that the kerosene inside the engine keep burning for
long time, and could destroy the engine or the model.
IF START-UP SEQUENCE IS NOT COMPLETED, CHECK FOR FLAME INSIDE THE ENGINE.
If there is flame, then set the trim to idle position. The starter will be energized while the temperature is over 100ºC,
cooling down the engine automatically. If temperature reading is low, you can get the starter running in manual
mode by setting full throttle for over 3 seconds to engage the starter and blow out the flame. USE SHORT BURSTS OF
STARTER. Using the starter for long time can overheat and destroy the starter motor. In the case that the start-up
procedure has been aborted due to starter failure or the engine has jammed, then it will be necessary to apply the
CO2 fire extinguisher. A white smoke plume from the engine is a good indication here; mean that there is no fire
inside.
First engine runs
Confirm your test stand is securely fixed to a bench or heavy table. Keep your ear defenders within easy reach
and a CO2 fire extinguisher handy. VERY IMPORTANT ON KEROSTART ENGINES. Do not use a powder extinguisher, it
will ruin the engine.
Fill the fuel tank. Do not forget to filter the fuel, and to mix the oil.
Confirm all batteries are freshly charged and connected up.
Check there is a temperature reading on the display.
Ensure the running area is clear of onlookers – especially the prohibited zone of a 10 metre radius 180° arc
from engine centre around the rear
Verify that the fuel tube is full of fuel and purged of all air, if not; carry out the fuel system prime sequence as
described here.
BUT do not prime fuel into the engine.
Priming the fuel system: Fuel system needs purging of all air after initial installation. Take extra care when priming
the line, ensure fuel is primed only up 2cm before the engine; fuel inside engine will cause excessive flaming during
start sequence. Priming is achieved by a menu on the display Set the trim to low and go to “Info” menu and then
travel to “Pump test”. Click on “on” /”off” to start/stop the pump manually. Please observe fuel line to engine very
