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need priming like a petrol or glow engine to start, so when filling the fuel line for the first time
leave a couple of cm of empty pipe where it connects to the engine to be sure you have not
pushed a puddle of fuel into the engine which can cause a flame on start-up.
The engine is happiest operating with the cable connector upwards and the fuel inlet below. But if
it suits your installation better the engine can function safely rotated to suit your installation, but
you will find starting is quickest and easiest with the recommended positioning. If you find the
engine cable length is not sufficient for your installation, please do not cut it and try to extend it,
please get in touch with the Xicoy office for a longer version.
The engine has a replaceable 5.5v internal starting burner. This is an Authorised Dealer and/or
Service Agent replaceable component as the engine must be opened to access it.
Note- unauthorised opening of the engine will void the warranty. The burner has been designed
that the rotor is not disturbed during this process so the balance is retained. The engine also fea-
tures an internal thermocouple. This avoids the danger to this delicate component being outside
the engine from the usual knocks and bumps associated with engine install and refit. If the ther-
mocouple needs attention please refer to nearest Service Agent or direct to Xicoy Electronica SL as
the engine case requires opening to access it.
The engine starter is a high quality high speed brushless unit. The power driver for this is part of
the ECU. It should go without saying you cannot replace this with anything else. You also cannot
power the starter separately beyond using the “starter test” function. The starter is accessible and
in the unlikely event of attention can be easily replaced. The small clutch fitted to the starter mo-
tor has a small O-ring which may wear in service. It is easily replaced if required.
Please note that the accessories used for this engine use the simple 3-wire servo type cable con-
nection. This includes the fuel pump, display, sensors, telemetry adapters etc. In all cases the third
wire (usually orange or white) is a digital signal line so DC power should not be applied to this line
or attempts made to read the voltage on this line for fault-finding purposes.
Please refer to the Xicoy office for guidance in the first instance in event of any issue.
