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6 Starting the engine
with Gas
Before Start Checklist
Charge Receiver Battery
Charge
I.C.S.
Battery
Prepare Fire Extinguisher
Check Fuel Tank Vent Unobstructed
Mix oil 2.5% Ratio
Fill Tanks Check For Leaks
Open Manual Shutoff Valve
Fill Start Gas Tank
Turn On Receiver Switch
Place Model With Nose In Wind
Activate Brakes
Start
Shutdown Check List
Turn Model Into Wind
Activate Brakes and Stop Turbine
Close Manual Fuel Shut Off Valve
After Cool down (2 minutes) Turn Off Receiver Switch
Starting the engine
Keep the magnetic RPM pickup clear of stray magnetic sources such as fuel pump, solenoid
valves, glow plug wire, or servos, as the magnetic field generated can upset the rpm reading.
Ensure your glow
plug element is well “teased out” to ensure prompt gas ignition.
Gas supplied must be liquid gas; dip-tube liquid feed types are suitable, if your system
doesn’t have one, just hold the gas bottle upside down. Propane and Propane/Butane
mixtures work well in temperate climates.
Problems lighting the gas are mostly related to plug element exposure, ensure the element is
pulled clear so the gas can really “see” the element. It needs to glow bright yellow for good
ignition, so adjust the “glow power” setting in the main menu as required.
Always
set-up and confirm the operation of your Auto-start installation on the test stand,
before installing into your model. Always use a pre start checklist.
The present version of Auto Start uses only one channel to all of the engine functions: To
trigger the auto start cycle, the process is as follows: TEMPERATURE MUST BE BELOW
100ºC TO START
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