DLE 30 - Manual (Page 14)

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Problem:
If Engine stops at full throttle.
or Engine hesitates when accelerated rapidly.
or The engine will not come up to full rpm at full throttle.
Solution:
The high-speed needle valve “H” is too lean. Open it up 1/8 of
a turn and try again.
Problem:
If Your engine does not reach full rpm.
or Carbon build-ups appear consistently on your spark plug.
Solution:
The high-speed needle valve “H” is too rich. Close it up 1/8 turn
and try again.
Starting Procedures
When starting the engine for the fi rst time and during break-in, it’s
recommended that you run the engine without the cowling. Also
for safety reasons do not make adjustment to the carburetor while
the engine is running.
There are two recommended ways to start the DLE-30:
A. Manual Starting
Note: When hand starting the DLE-30, use a thick glove or heavy-
duty starter stick to protect your hand.
1. The propeller should be installed on the drive washer at the
one o’clock position and at the beginning of the compression
stroke so that it’s comfortable to fl ip it through compression.
2. Have someone help you hold the airplane while you start the
engine.
3. Switch the ignition to ON, close the choke on the carburetor
and open the throttle slightly from the idle position.
4. Flip the propeller counter-clockwise several times briskly, until a
popping sound is heard. This indicates that the engine is fi ring.
5. Move the choke lever to the OPEN position.
6. Set the throttle to a high idle. Set the propeller so that it is at
the beginning of the compression stroke.
7. Flip the propeller through compression rapidly. If this is
done properly, the engine will start after several brisk flips
of the propeller.