PARAJET ZENITH PARAMOTOR
OWNERS INSTRUCTION & SAFETY MANUAL :: V2.2 :: NOV 2014
1. Harness
Check all webbing and stitching for
wear or damage.
Check the harness attachment
points are secured to the chassis
and free from excessive wear.
Check the seat board is secure and
free from wear or damage.
Check the 5 main hangpoints:
2 x leg straps
1 x waist strap
2 x karabiners.
2. Chassis
Check the chassis and spars for
damage and misalignment.
Check all spar and outer ring
connections fit correctly and are
secure.
Check netting is secure and
tensioned correctly. Check for wear
or damage.
Check the hinge blocks, pivot arms
and offsets are secure and free from
wear or damage.
Check for excessive lateral
movement of the pivot arms. A small
amount of movement is acceptable.
3. Fuel System
Check the fuel tank quick-release
retaining pin and fuel line push-fit
connectors are secure.
Check fuel lines are in good
condition - over time fuel lines go
hard, crack and let air in.
Check the fuel pickup pipe reaches
the bottom of the fuel tank.
Check the tank and lines for fuel
leaks or spillages.
Ensure there is adequate fuel for the
planned flight duration.
4. Hand Control & Throttle
Check throttle trigger operates
smoothly when depressing and
releasing.
Check cruise control wheel operates
correctly and is not tightened.
Check throttle cable is free from
twists and clear of wear or damage.
Check the throttle arm, located on
the carburettor, operates smoothly
with a full range of movement from
the idle pin through to the throttle
stop.
5. Pull Starter
Check pull cord is correctly mounted
to the chassis. The pull-start handle
should face towards the harness.
Check pull cord for wear or damage.
Check there is good compression
by pulling gently on the pull-start
handle. You should feel some
resistance.
Check spark plug cap is secure and
has a tight seal.
6. Engine
Check carburettor for any signs of
fuel leaks.
Check air filter is securely mounted
to the carburettor and chassis.
Check the cylinder head for signs of
oil leaks and ensure crankcase bolts
are tight.
Check engine mounts are secure
and free from wear or damage.
Check all nuts, bolts and springs on
the exhaust system are secure and
that the exhaust is free from wear or
damage.
Check the exhaust silencer is clean
and not coked.
7. Hub & Propeller
Check the hub is fully engaged with
the spline and the central hub bolt is
secure. Ensure hub is free from wear
or damage
Check the propeller is fitted
correctly. The propeller stickers
should face toward the rear of the
paramotor. Ensure the leading edge
and tips are clean and free from
wear or damage.
Check propeller plate is mounted
correctly and that the properller
bolts are secure.
Check for adequate clearnace
between the propeller and outer
cage ring.
Check for excessive movement
in the propeller bearings. A small
amount of movement is acceptable.
Parajet Zenith Paramotor
‘Harness to Hub’ Pre and Post-Flight Safety Checklist
Flying your Parajet Zenith paramotor is renowned for its safety due to the meticulous assembly procedures and small batch production,
which ensures the highest level of quality control. However, it is good practice that you carry out a thorough check of your equipment
both before and after
EVERY
flight.
The Harness to Hub Safety Check should only take
around 15 minutes to complete
. These checks will help you familiarise yourself with
your paramotor and enable you to identify wear and tear or any potential mechanical problems while safely on the ground.
Should any issues occur during your Harness to Hub Safety Check it is highly recommend that you
DO NOT
start the engine or attempt
to fly your paramotor until you have had the chance to make adequate repairs or fit replacement parts. You do so at your own risk.
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