DLE 20RA - Manual (Page 10)

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14. Please ensure the sensor wire is supported as close to the sensor
pick-up as possible. Flight loads may cause stress and damage to
the wire where it enters the sensor body.
15. Make sure the cowl is secured to the airplane and that the spinner
back plate to cowl clearance is at least 1/8" [3.2 mm]. When starting
the engine for the fi rst time and during break-in, it’s recommended
that you run the engine without the cowling.
Install the Propeller
Note: In this case we are using a Dave Brown spinner and nut (not
included). Always select a strong, reliable spinner that is acceptable
for use with a gas engine!
1. It is recommended that you test-run, tune, and/or break-in the
engine before fl ying. To make this easier we recommend that you
remove the cowling.
2. Set the engine near the
beginning of the compression
stroke. Note the position of the
ignition magnet with the engine
inverted.
3. Place the spinner back plate
on the engine and the propeller
on the crankshaft at the one
o’clock position.
4. Install the prop washer
and 8x1.0mm adapter nut
(DAVQ9810) on the crankshaft
and tighten securely. Check the
security of the prop nut and
spinner bolt at least every 10-
12 fl ights.
5. Install the spinner cone. Be
sure to use thread locker on the
spinner bolt.
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