This is a procedure that works for me

·        Unload the paramotor.  

·        Fuel up - 94 octane gas and oil mixture 40:1 ratio. (1:30 for break in)

·        Screw the gas tank cap back on.

·        Mount the left and right side of the cage. The bottom connection must be connected first.

·        Slide the top section of the cage on the 4 connectors.

·         Connect the outside sides of the top frame to the side frames 2 connectors.

·         Attach side harness bars and harness to the rest of the frame.

·         Secure all 12 frame connections by Velcro straps. (6 on each side)

·         Administrate preflight check of your assembled paramotor - visual control of all the bolts, houses, connections etc. is necessary.

·         Administrate preflight check of your glider

·         Attach paraglider - make sure to screw the pins all the way. Secure the red straps from harness to the glider’s risers creating two independent connections.

·         Attach speed system if any.

·         Double-check everything.

·         For reverse start turn the paramotor 180 degrees clock wise - the lines on the left hand side will have to be moved over the cage.  Make sure all you need is close by such as windproof coat, hat, headphones, screwdriver etc.

·        For front start the paramotor will not be turned around.

·         Tilt paramotor 45 degrees to the side with the air filter. (If the tank is completely full close the vent tap to prevent leak)

·         Cover the membrane opening on carburetor with a finger and squeeze the priming bulb until the fuel will run from air filter. Stop priming and with the paramotor still tilted wait until the fuel will stop dripping from the air filter. Tilt the paramotor to normal position. Depress throttle for 3 sec and release.

·         Make sure the HI and LO screws are in the entry positions – HI one turn counter clockwise from fully closed. LO one third of a turn counter clockwise from fully closed.

·         Turn the kill switch on - located on the throttle assembly unit.

·         Grab the pull cord. Step on the bottom of the frame with right foot and grab the top of the frame with left hand. GET GOOD GRIP! Make sure the coil is fully retracted and you are against compression part of the stroke. Pull as hard as you can. 

·         The motor will start but may not idle and will stop. Repeat from Tilt paramotor 45 degrees….

·         The motor will start and run. If the vent tap on gas tank is closed open it now. Let it warm up for 3 - 4 min.

·         Perform tune up - Be careful, this is very dangerous step make sure you have very good grip on paramotor and good footing. Set the cruise control to run at 1/3 of the full RPM. (To do this apply full power for a split of a second, depress the red cruise control button and let go of the throttle trigger) I place the throttle assembly in to the seat and do not hold it in my left hand. This hand should be free to keep good grip on the running paramotor while performing tune up with your right hand. With the motor running, reach in from the back with your right hand and turn the low adjustment screw clockwise until motor runs smooth without any vibrations. (Approximately 1/8 of the turn) Adjust HI screw so it is 1/8 of a turn more closed then LO screw.

·        The engine should be now running nice and smooth. Test the kill switch button by shutting the motor for a split of the second and turning it back on – there should be drop in RPM. Release cruise control - to do this apply full power for a split of a second.

·        The engine should be now running for 5 or more min and is ready for flight.

·         Place the throttle assembly on the ground next to the paramotor - be careful not to step on it as you crawl in to the harness.  Secure the leg straps - they should be nice and tight otherwise you may not be able to slide back in to the seat and chest strap.  Stand up. (This will be easier if you sort of tilt the running paramotor on your back first and then you stand straight up)  Pull up the throttle assembly and place it in your right hand. The black strap should be at the back of your hand.

·         For front start follow regular forward inflation procedure.

·         For reverse inflation, grab the brakes - they should be on top of the webbing risers. (The right one with your right hand and the left one with your left hand) Your left hand should grab the front lines of the right side of paraglider (the way you face it) and your right hand should grab the front lines of the left side of paraglider.

·         Perform reverse inflation, turn 180 degrees clockwise. Make sure the paraglider is inflated, you have into the wind direction - start applying power. On a windy day you will be airborne within a few steps. On low wind day it may take as many as 20 steps and you will have to apply full power and approximately half brakes to get airborne.

·         Remember you must run until you will be lifted of the ground by the aircraft. Do not attempt to sit down. This may result in injury and damage to your equipment. It is always better to be running in the air then having to go to hospital or sending your equipment for repair.   

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:

Fuel mixture: Use only 92 or 95 octane fuel mixed with high quality synthetic oil. The fuel mixture should not be older then 2 days.

• 30:1 for brake in period 0 - 5 hours of operation

• 40:1 normal operation

All bolts, prop and spark plug must be torqued properly:  

• Cylinder head 9 +2 Nm 

• Prop   15 + 2 Nm 

• Spark plug   20 + 2 Nm 

• All other M8 bolts 20 +2 Nm 

• All other M6 bolts 10 +2 Nm

HI and LOW carburetor adjustment screws:

Entry position on carb screws on Simon: Set HI and LOW to these settings if you are not sure where you are with the screws.

• Low – ½ from closed  

• High – 1 from closed  

Positions for normal operation: These are settings that appear to be right for most Simons but you should still check you spark plug for color. It MUST be cinnamon brown.

• Low – 1/4 from closed 

• High – 3/4 from closed 

Happy flying 

Andre