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[1]The engine will not start.
* The engine starting shaft will not turn:
The engine may be flooded with too much fuel. Please remove the glow plug first, then turn the engine
with the electric starter until the excess fuel spits out of the glow plug hole.
* The engine turns when the electric starter is applied, but the engine will not start:
(1) Is the glow plug working? Remove the glow plug and does the platinum coil glow red when a 1.5
volt battery is applied to the plug? The glow plug battery may be weak and old.
(2) Is the carburetor needle properly set? Please refer to the engine instruction manual for the proper
needle setting.
(3) Does the throttle control arm move properly and in the correct direction according to your transmitter
command?
* Engine will start, but quits immediately.
(1) Use the transmitter to increase the throttle carburetor slightly.
(2) Try a new or different type of glow plug. There are different types of glow plugs on the market for
different types of fuel and operating conditions. Seek the advice of experienced fliers and also
experiment with different types of glow plugs until you find the one that suits your operating condition
the best.
*Engine runs, but the helicopter will not lift off.
(1) Check the main rotor blade pitch angle, they should be set at 5.5 to 6 degrees when the transmitter
throttle/collective stick is at the center position.
(2) Does the engine throttle arm move properly? The carburetor opening should be fully open when
the transmitter throttle/collective stick is moved up. The carburetor opening should be nearly closed
when the transmitter throttle/collective stick is moved down. And the opening should be completely
closed when the transmitter throttle/collective stick is moved down and the throttle trim is also moved
down.
(3) The carburetor needle is not set properly. Close the needle (turn it clockwise) all the way, then
open the needle (turn it counter clockwise) 1 and 1/2 turns and try again. If the model still will not
lift, then the engine maybe running too rich. The symptom is the engine exhaust has a lot of smoke
and the engine coughs and wants to quit when the transmitter throttle/collective stick is moved up,
then close the needle 1/8 turn at a time, until the model will lift off. Do not turn the needle too far
inward, that will make the engine run too lean and over-heat and damage the engine.
[2] Helicopter problems.
* The helicopter shakes.
(1) Is the blade spindle bent?
(2) Is the flybar bent?
(3) Is the main rotor shaft bent?
(4) Are the two control paddles mounted at the same distance from the rotor shaft, and the paddles
are parallel to each other, and in the proper direction?
(5) Is the tail rotor shaft bent? The tail rotor blades mounted properly or damaged?
(6) Are the main rotor blades damaged or mounted in the proper orientation? The blade may require
additional balancing. The blade balance can be checked by removing both blades and then use
one of the 5mm blade bolt and nut to hold the two blades together like a teeter totter. Then, hold
the blade bolt with your thumb and index finger. The two blades should teeter and remain in a
level position. If not, then add some tape to the lighter blade near the blade tip until the two blades
teeter in a level position. Hobby shops also sell blade balancers that are designed solely for balancing
model helicopter blades.
The model helicopter should be thoroughly inspected after each flying session.
(1) Check every screw and bolt to make sure none has loosened due to vibration.
(2) Check every rotating and movable part to ensure they still move smoothly and normally.
(3) Clean off the exhaust residue from the muffler, engine, and helicopter.
(4) Check all movable parts, such as gears, ball links, belt, etc. for unusual wear.
Trouble Shooting
After Flight Checklist
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