DLE 35RA - Manual (Page 12)

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TX switch assigned is in the on position. The LED should be
illuminated red to indicate that the ignition is armed.
6. Flip the propeller counter clockwise several times briskly.
7. After you hear some initial fi ring sounds, move the choke lever
to the OPEN position.
8. Set the throttle to a high idle. Set the propeller so that it’s at the
beginning of the compression stroke
9. Flip the propeller through compression rapidly. If this is done
properly, the engine will start after several brisk fl ips of the
propeller.
10. After starting, let the engine idle for 30 to 45 seconds. Open
and close the throttle slowly until the engine runs smoothly at
idle and at full throttle. Acceleration should also be smooth. If
acceleration is not smooth adjustments to the carburetor may
be necessary. (See Adjustment of the Engine on page 14.)
11. If your engine does not start, repeat steps 6 through 10.
B. Electric Starter Starting
1. A 24 volt electric starter is recommended to start the DLE-35RA.
Make sure you use a high quality, lightweight aluminum spinner.
2. Have someone help you hold the airplane while you start it.
3. Close the choke on the carburetor and open the throttle slightly
from the idle position.
4. Switch on, or power your radio system and make sure you
have control of the throttle visually at the carburetor. Also make
sure that the reversing position of the servo is correct at the
transmitter and that the throttle is at the minimum position.
5. Switch the ignition to ON. If you installed the optional TX
activated gas engine kill switch (DLEG9205) properly between
the manual on/off switch and the ignition, make sure that the
TX switch assigned is in the on position. The LED should be
illuminated red to indicate that the ignition is armed.
6. Using the starter, turn over the engine till popping sound is
heard. Next, open the choke.
7. Use your electric starter to turn over the engine until it starts.
8. After starting, let the engine idle for one to two minutes. Open
and close the throttle slowly until the engine runs smoothly at
idle and at full throttle. Acceleration should also be smooth. If
acceleration is not smooth, adjustments to the carburetor may
be necessary. (See Adjustment of the Engine on pages 10 –12.)
9. If your engine does not start, repeat steps 6 and 7.