Translations:KAVAN AP06A - Instruction Manual/66/en

Starting by Hand

When starting the engine by hand always use a chicken stick. If you must use your finger, wear a good leather glove to prevent the prop from cutting you. Never just use your bare hand or serious injury could result. To make the engine easier to start by hand it should first be primed. This is done by opening the carburettor completely and choking the engine by putting your finger over the carburettor opening. With the carburettor choked, quickly flip the propeller through the compression stroke 2 - 3 times. This will draw fuel into the engine. Over-priming the engine can cause the engine to “hydro-lock” or flood. This is a result of too much fuel in the engine before it actually fires. Remove your finger from over the carburettor and pull the propeller through the compression stroke once to check for a hydro-locked condition. Never try to start the engine if it is in a hydro locked state. This could cause serious damage to yourself and the engine.