Starting procedures, A. manual starting – DLE 222 User Manual
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Solution:
The low-speed needle “L” is too lean. Open it up about 1/8 of a
turn and try again.
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
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 carburetors while
the engine is running.
There are two recommended ways to start the DLE-222.
A. Manual Starting
Note: When hand starting the DLE-222, 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.
Close the chokes on the carburetors and open the throttles
slightly from the idle position.