Wren 44 Gold Helicopter Owners Manual
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*Sometimes the ECU deadband at the trim-up, stick-low position is too small and the engine idle is
raised slightly or the engine will not properly come down to idle.
To solve this, during the transmitter setup where you are asked for stick low, trim up, add in two clicks
of throttle stick as well and then press “+” to enter the setting. This will increase the deadband at the
idle point and should resolve the high idle issue.
**If engine sometimes does not complete a 1
st
start, raise the “pump start point” by 1 point.
When retrying a start for any reason, wait 5-10 minutes for the engine to cool. The ECU uses the
engine temperature to progress the different start stages so if it begins whilst still hot it may miss out
certain parts.
Symptom
Problem
Action
Fuel pump not running
Pump not connected
Check wiring
ECU display not showing
“Ready
See “Starting the engine”
Pump jammed with foreign
object
Investigate operation
No or little temp’ rise on
ignition
Insufficient burner fuel
Increase “
pump power ignition kero
”
Temp’ probe not properly
inserted into interstage
Insert 6mm
Pump runs but no fuel
delivered
Fuel not reaching tank pick-up
Check clunk for blockage. Ensure fuel
like is not kinked
Pump fault
Contact Wren
Burner solenoid not opening
Check wiring to ECU
No or little rpm increase
as fuel enters
Insufficient revs on starter motor
Recharge ECU battery
Clutch slipping
Replace O-ring
Air in fuel line
Air will disappear after several
seconds
Excessive flaming
<>20k
Trim down/shut off fuel & gas immediately
Residual fuel in engine
Spin engine “dry” for 10 seconds to
clear. (remove fuel solenoid plug from
ECU)
There was air in fuel system
Restart after 5 minutes cooling
Insufficient revs on starter
Recharge ECU battery
Pump running too fast at
“switchover” or “fuel ramp”
Reduce “
pump start point
”
ECU settings changed
Return to original settings
Engine malfunction
Contact Wren
Engine overshoots at
55k idle
Normal problem until ECU settles down
Trim-up deadband too small
* see note below.
Air in fuel line causes late but
rapid start-up
ECU will correct itself and settle down
Engine flames out
during start <>20k rpm**
Start fails at ’switchover” due to
not enough pump power to 2
nd
part of start.
Raise “
pump start point
” setting by 2
Wild rpm reading causes start to
fail at switchover as ECU cannot
follow rpm
Interference to rpm pickup by
electromagnetic device sited too close,
find and move. Check that
Starter/Glow wires are twisted.