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tonyrenshaw268(at)gmail.c
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 Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 3:52 pm Post subject: Use of Choke Starting the 914 |
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Gidday,
I am trying to work out whether my choke should be near the throttle on the top of the tunnel, with the added advantage of keeping cables all running together, or whether there might be some argument in favour of putting it on the LHS of the panel, near the ignition key? I am concerned that the bends required for the bowden cable might be problematic on the LHS and in behind the panel, but I was thinking to be able to operate it with my left hand whilst starting might be a good idea. The problem is, I don't know how to start the 914, whether there is any need to play with the choke, or just set and forget. So, has anyone put it on the panel on the LHS, or is this just a dumb idea?
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Tony Renshaw
Sydney Aussie
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rlborger(at)mac.com
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| Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:44 pm Post subject: Use of Choke Starting the 914 |
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Tony,
I have a 914. I find that you need the "Choke" (actually a starting carb) whenever you cold start the engine. Master on, main fuel pump on, Pull full choke, throttle completely closed, punch the starter and in a couple blades it's running. Then, as the engine warms up and speeds up, you slowly ease the "Choke" in to maintain idle between 1800 and 2000 RPM. By the time it's warm, the "Choke" is off and you are ready to go.
I have my choke just below the throttle since it is a throttle of sorts operating the starting carb. It's handy there and easy to route the control cables. I don't think I'd want the "Choke" over near the starter on the panel, but you may find things work better for you that way.
Check six,
Bob Borger
http://www.europaowners.org/N914XL
Europa XS, Short Wing, Intercooled Rotax 914
rlborger(at)mac.com
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On Jun 29, 2010, at 6:53 PM, Tony Renshaw wrote:
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Gidday,
I am trying to work out whether my choke should be near the throttle on the top of the tunnel, with the added advantage of keeping cables all running together, or whether there might be some argument in favour of putting it on the LHS of the panel, near the ignition key? I am concerned that the bends required for the bowden cable might be problematic on the LHS and in behind the panel, but I was thinking to be able to operate it with my left hand whilst starting might be a good idea. The problem is, I don't know how to start the 914, whether there is any need to play with the choke, or just set and forget. So, has anyone put it on the panel on the LHS, or is this just a dumb idea?
Reg
Tony Renshaw
Sydney Aussie
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