DLE 170 - Manual (Page 13)

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Problem:
If The idle is not steady.
Solution:
The low-speed needle “L” valve is too rich. Close it 1/8 of a turn
and try again.
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
If starting the engine the first time and during break-in it’s
recommended that you run the engine without the cowling. Also
for safety reasons do not make adjustments to the carburetor while
the engine is running.
There are two recommended ways to start the DLE-170.
A. Manual Starting
Note: When hand starting the DLE-170, 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 near 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. Close the choke on the carburetor and open the throttle slightly
from the idle position.
4. Switch the ignition switch to ON.
5. Flip the propeller counter clockwise several times briskly, until a
popping sound is heard. This indicates that the engine is fi ring.