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Re: Europa-List: Cold start problems

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Cold start problems
From: LAURENS yannick <yck.laurens@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:12:22
I am agree with this: check first the battery. I had the same problem,  

recharging the battery didn't solve the pb, and no more pb with a new  

"odyssey" battery
regards
yannick LAURENS
F PSCZ mono 912

Le 14 ao=FBt 10 =E0 12:25, Lisbet og Gert Dalgaard a =E9crit :

> Hi Karl
> Be sure that your battery have enough power!
> Even a miner drop in battery-capacity will result in starting  
> problems.
> The battery must be in good condition and be well charged.
> Regards Gert / OY-GDS / Mono / 914
>
>
> Den 14/08/2010 kl. 10.27 skrev Robert C Harrison:
>
>> Hi! Karl
>> I=92m no particular authority but all the Rotax documentation I=92ve  

>> seen is to start with the throttle completely shut. This ensures  
>> the carbs are on the correct settings for the start mode. Mine will  

>> not start or even try until I pull the throttle to absolutely Zero.  

>> If it won=92t start then probably the idle jets need resetting but  

>> where you commence doing that will need you to research the  
>> procedure.
>> Regards
>> Bob Harrison G-PTAG
>>
>> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com 
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com 
>> ] On Behalf Of Karl Heindl
>> Sent: 14 August 2010 01:35
>> To: europa-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: Europa-List: Cold start problems
>>
>>
>> In addition to my other problems my engine now won't start with the  

>> choke only. I have to make repeated attempts, until eventually I  
>> get it going with no choke and a little throttle.
>> My throttle minimum idle position is at around 1300rpm. I assume it  

>> has something to do with the carbs, but they were serviced by a  
>> Rotax agent not very long ago. Has anyone got any ideas where I  
>> should look ? I am able to start on one magneto for a softer start.  

>> This is not my year, but at least the glider wings have been up a  
>> few times.
>>
>> Karl
>
>



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