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Old 12-31-2002 | 02:43 PM
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Default Engine Troubles

Morning axeman,just a few hints,first the engine is flooded,remove the igniter,turn the plane upside down to get the fuel out of the engine,also fuel will pour from the muffler,check the fuel lines to see if crossed,check to see if the glow plug is working,open needle valve according to instructions[2.5 turns out]open throttle, put finger over carb,turn prop until fuel is at carb.stop!!! Close carb to 1/4 or 1/2 open,conn igniter,start engine.If engine floods again then repeat process, but close needle valve,OS usually is an easy starter if fuel and glow heat is there.I'M ASSUMING THE FUEL IS GOOD ,NOT LAYING AROUND WITH LID OFF.