DLE 222 - Manual (Page 14)

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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.
6. Move the choke levers to the OPEN position.
7. Set the throttle to a high idle. Set the propeller so that it is at
the beginning of the compression stroke.
8. Flip the propeller through compression rapidly. If this is done
properly, the engine will start after several brisk fl ips of the prop.
9. 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 Adjustments of the Engine pages 11-13).
10. If your engine does not start, repeat steps 2-10.
B. Electric Starter Starting
A 24V electric starter is recommended to start the DLE-222.
1. Make sure you use a good quality, lightweight aluminum spinner.
2. Have someone help you hold the airplane while you start it.
3. Close the chokes on the carburetors and open the throttle slightly
from the idle position.
4. Switch the ignitions to ON and use the electric starter to turn
the engine through compression until a popping sound is heard.
This indicates that the engine is fi ring.
5. Open the chokes.
6. Set the throttle to high idle and use your electric starter to turn
over the engine until it starts.
7. 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 Adjustments of the Engine on pages 11–13).
8. If your engine does not start, repeat steps 2–7.
Engine Troubleshooting
If your engine fails to start after the preceding starting procedures
please check the following.