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PARAJET ZENITH PARAMOTOR
OWNERS INSTRUCTION & SAFETY MANUAL :: V2.2 :: NOV 2014
Conduct a thorough pre-flight
inspection as outlined in the
“Harness to Hub Safety Checklist”
of this manual. Check you have
an adequate level of fuel for the
duration your flight.
Carry out the Six Point Check
ensuring your harness and helmet
buckles are fastened and secure.
Also ensure that the paraglider is
clipped-in correctly and that the
karabiners are fastened securely.
Before starting the engine, check
immediate area near the propeller
for lines, ropes, clothing and
anything that could be caught in the
moving propeller or drive pulleys.
Always warn any persons nearby
before starting the engine; Make it a
habit to shout ‘Clear Prop’ in a loud
and clear voice.
Starting your paramotor
Priming the Engine
To start, the engine requires the
fuel system to be primed. Squeeze
the priming bulb to pull the fuel into
the system. To make this operation
easier push softly the diaphragm
nipple located on the carb.
Continually squeeze the priming
bulb, stopping immediately you
see the fuel reach the carburettor
inlet. Failure to stop will result in the
engine becoming flooded with fuel.
Squeeze the priming bulb one final
time to let a small amount of fuel
into the carburettor.
Pull Start Engines
Attach the hand control to your right
hand using the velcro strap.
Making sure your thumb is lightly
covering the kill switch, take the
pull-start handle in your left hand.
Pull the starter cord upward quickly
and firmly. You may have to do this
several times before the engine
starts.
Electric Start Engines
Press and hold the start button on
the hand control until the engine
starts. Do not hold for longer than 10
seconds. Once engine has started
release start button immediately.
Kill the Engine
Allow the engine run on idle for
60 seconds without applying any
throttle. Shut off the engine by
holding down the kill switch on the
hand control until the engine has
completely stopped.
Warming up your paramotor
Before starting the engine it is important
to carry out the Six Point Check ensuring
your harness and helmet buckles are
fastened and secure. Also ensure that the
paraglider is clipped-in correctly and that
the karabiners are fastened securely.
NOTE:
Experience has proven that it is
much safer to carry out all pre-flight
power checks with the paramotor firmly
strapped on your back.
Run up your Parajet Zenith paramotor as
instructed below to ensure that the engine
and transmission are warmed up correctly
and to ensure continuous reliability in the
future.
Unfasten the hand control from the
pivot arm and attach it to your right
hand using the velcro strap.
Check your immediate area in a
360 degree arc to make sure any
persons are at a safe distance.
Always warn any persons nearby
before starting the engine; Make it a
habit to shout ‘Clear Prop’ in a loud
and clear voice.
Making sure your thumb is lightly
covering the kill switch, start the
engine using the pull-start handle
or by pressing the start button if
your engine is fitted with an electric
starter. Allow the engine run on idle
for a couple of minutes without
applying any throttle.
Place a foot out in front of you to
brace yourself against while gently
accelerating and with varying
power output intensity. Run the
engine in this way for five minutes to
ensure the engine reaches optimum
operating temperature.
The turning propeller can cause
considerable damage and injury. Be
aware and keep persons at a safe
distance. After prolonged engine
use stay clear of hot engine parts
and exhaust muffler.
NOTE:
During your first flights or for
the first 20 litres of fuel we suggest not
keeping the engine at the maximum
RPM for extended periods of time. We
suggest varying the engine’s RPM and
utilising the entire rev range. This running
in procedure should be carried out every
time you change one of the following
parts: piston, rings, cylinder, crankshaft or
main bearings.
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