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- Page 1 POWER JET OWNER'S MANUAL Released on March 2002 (rev. 1.0) FLY Products © s.r.l. Copyright by Via C. Battisti, 13 63013 GROTTAMMARE (AP) - ITALY tel./fax +39.735.632486 www.flyproducts.com fly@flyproducts.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
5.1 Tool Kit ..................................22 5.2 Reserve Parachute...............................22 5.3 Speed Bar ..................................22 5.4 Fuel Viewing Mirror................................23 6.0 - PACKING YOUR POWER JET FOR TRAVEL .........................23 6.1 Disassembling for local travel............................23 6.1.1 Disassembling the Prop Cage ..........................23 6.2 Disassembling and packing for long-distance travel.....................23 6.2.1 Fuel Tank drain..............................24... -
Page 3: Fly Products World
Welcome to the FLY PRODUCTS world! We are one of the oldest builders of Powered Paragliders (PPG’s) in the world. We at FLY PRODUCTS put all of our experience to give you the state-of-the-art quality in all of our products. -
Page 4: Congratulations On Your New Power Jet
1.4 POWER JET Features The following is a brief list of some of the many features that are found on the POWER JET PJ125: Very High Thrust/Weight Ratio – PJ125 weighs only 46 lbs., and produces 110 lbs static thrust Easy disassembly and assembly in minutes Clutch-driven prop doesn’t spin during critical inflation, launch, and landing... - Page 5 OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 1.5 Diagram of Components The following figures illustrate the basic components of the POWER JET PJ125. Fig. 2 Side View, with Prop and Fig. 1 Rear View of Power Jet Prop Cage Removed for Clarity FLY Products ©...
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Page 6: Unpacking And Assembling Your Power Jet
2.0 - UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING YOUR POWER 2.1 Package Contents Fig. 3 The packing contents of the PJ125. The figure below illustrates the components that will be packed with your POWER JET. 2.2 Frame Assembly Fig. 4 The frame assembly of the PJ125. -
Page 7: For Correct Assembly Proceed In The Following Order
OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 For correct assembly proceed in the following order: Step 1 Place the PJ125’s central frame (the engine unit) on a flat surface. Step 2 - Support rods. Plug all six cage support rods into their bushings... - Page 8 OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 Step 6 & 7 - Assembling lower frames Place the lower frames onto the central engine unit frame plugging the inserts in the related holes. Lock the lower velcro straps. Fig. 9 - Mate lower frames.
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Page 9: Harness Mounting
OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 2.3 Harness Mounting The PJ125’s harness mounts to the central frame with six attachment points. They are: the top harness mounting straps (or triangular carabiners), the ground handling straps, and the distance bars. DISTANCE BARS: The distance bars are extremely easy to mount and dismount since they slide easily into the central frame. - Page 10 OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 Fig. 14 Close-up of mounting straps Fig. 13 Mounting the bottom straps Finally, fasten two top mounting straps around the top tube of the frame (Fig. 15). Fasten these belts securely as in Fig. 14, or, in case of the model with the eyelet bolts, hook the two triangular carabiners to the eyelets.
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Page 11: Prop Mounting
OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 2.4 Prop Mounting NOTE: Here is some terminology we’ll use in this section. The “front” is the direction the pilot faces while flying, the “rear” is the opposite direction. The “front” of the prop can be identified by the thick side of the prop blades. -
Page 12: Spark Plug
10 ft-lbs.). 2.6 Assembly Inspection It is critical to fully inspect the assembly of the POWER JET and find and remedy any problem areas before proceeding. The inspection should contain, at a minimum, the following items: Review each assembly step above... -
Page 13: Before Starting The Engine
OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 It is recommended that the fuel be poured into the tank using a straining-type of funnel. Fill the tank with the desired amount of fuel. Tighten the fuel cap securely. NOTE: Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately, as the fuel/oil mixture is highly flammable, and an in- flight fire would be catastrophic. -
Page 14: Starting The Engine
OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 A - STOP button B - START button (only on models with electric starter) C - Throttle lever D - Throttle lever hold to half power E - Velcro strap Fig. 17 - The handgrip It is important to be aware of some other engine stopping techniques, should the stop switch not function correctly. -
Page 15: Choking The Engine
OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 We’ll cover each of these starting options in turn. If the engine is cold it's very important to fill the fuel pipes squeezing the primer bulb placed near the fuel tank. - Standing in front of the unit, holding the unit on the ground WARNING! The method of holding the throttle handle is important in this position. -
Page 16: Carburetor Adjusting
The D screw sets the revs. at idle, by opening the butterfly valve. The POWER JET carburetor has two adjustments, detailed in Fig. 18. Carburetor adjusting proceeds as follows: Warm the engine by allowing it to idle for at least 5 minutes. -
Page 17: Engine Break-In
Continue 10 minutes of running, 5 minutes of cooling until 30 minutes of run time is achieved. At this point, you can fly the POWER JET, however avoid long durations of full power, and vary the throttle setting often. For heavier pilots that require more power to fly, it is recommended that 1 hour of non-flying break-in be completed before flying. -
Page 18: Ground Handling Straps
The ground handling straps as shown above are best adjusted standing on the ground, with the POWER JET on the pilot’s back. The purpose of the shoulder straps and shoulder pads is to carry the weight of the POWER JET while on the ground. -
Page 19: Flight Straps
OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 The ground handling straps are adjusted correctly if: The weight of the paramotor is on the shoulder pads The shoulder pads/straps won’t fall off the shoulders The seat can be moved out from under the buttocks easily You can easily slide into the seat after takeoff You can run easily and the seat and thigh straps don’t interfere with your ability to run. -
Page 20: Hang-Test In A Simulator
It is HIGHLY recommended that you perform a hang-test in a simulator before the initial flight of the POWER JET, and every time you make a harness adjustment thereafter. A simulator can consist of two ropes tied to a horizontal (and strong) tree limb, two ropes tied to rafters in your garage or basement, etc. -
Page 21: Flying Your Power Jet
Also note that these Checklists are examples only, FLY PRODUCTS is not responsible for their use or for their completeness. -
Page 22: Optional Accessories
5.3 Speed Bar A speed bar can be mounted to the POWER JET harness. Optional pulleys can be added to the harness to facilitate the application and routing of the speed-bar. These pulleys can be obtained from your POWER JET dealer. -
Page 23: Fuel Viewing Mirror
Disassembly and packing for long-distance or airline travel requires complete disassembly of the POWER JET, and then packing into a suitably padded and protected box for travel. The first steps of the process are the same as for local travel, except you should remove the prop from the reduction drive and leave the reduction drive on the machine. -
Page 24: Fuel Tank Drain
OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 6.2.1 Fuel Tank drain For airline travel, make sure you completely drain the tank, and wipe the inside dry by inserting a paper towel and thoroughly drying tank. NOTE! Make sure you check, and comply with FAA regulations as well as regulations of the specific airline that you are traveling before taking the machine aboard an airliner. -
Page 25: Maintenance
7.1 Cleaning Clean your POWER JET with clean water and a mild soap. Dust and dirt can be brushed off, or removed with water and mild soap. Grease and oil can be removed with a good water-based degreaser such as “Simple Green”. -
Page 26: Prop Care
FLY PRODUCTS provides full repair services including frame, prop, harness, and engine repairs. FLY PRODUCTS also carries all parts and supplies to keep your POWER JET in top operating condition. Caution! Repairs to the harness or any stress-carrying areas of the POWER JET should only be performed by a certified parachute rigger. -
Page 27: Carburetor Maintenance
OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 7.5 Carburetor Maintenance Diaphragm carburetor maintenance. The diaphragm carburetor is provided with an internal filter that may get clogged and cause carburetion problems that shows with power losses. To clean it is necessary to open the carburetor from the fuel entering side. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 8.0 - TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 Diagnosing and starting a flooded engine A flooded engine can be identified by the smell of unburned gasoline coming from the exhaust pipe, or by periodic weak firing and puffs of black smoke during starting attempts. If you have a flooded engine, follow the procedure below: Remove the spark plug and thoroughly dry it. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting Chart
OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 8.2 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Possible Causes Solutions No fuel in tank Fill tank per fueling instructions Engine does not start Fuel pickup does not reach all the Inspect fuel pickup and ensure that it... -
Page 30: Specifications And Performance
OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 9.0 - SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE 9.1 Specification and Performance Summary Chart Item Specification Engine Make and Model Top 80 Engine Type Single cylinder, air cooled Displacement 80 cc Bore x Stroke 47.6mm X 44mm Power Output 15.4HP (11.5 kW) - Page 31 OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 9.2 Torque Specification Chart Item Fastener Wrench Used Torque Notes Size (mm) (inch-pounds) (mm) Cylinder head bolts 10mm Socket 80 inch lbs. Use a cross pattern Note: Power Jet with inch Standard head tightening sequence. Start...
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Page 32: Miscellaneous
To obtain repairs parts for your machine, call your FLY PRODUCTS local dealer 10.3 Warranty FLY PRODUCTS will warrant their product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six (6) months from the date of purchase. This warranty applies to the product in normal usage situations only. -
Page 33: Pre-Flight Checklist Example 1
OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 10.5 Pre-Flight Checklist Example 1 Pre-Flight Checklist Site/Conditions Current weather Long-range (next few hours) forecast Winds aloft Takeoff/landing direction Obstructions (especially power lines) Wing Lay wing out into wind Lines straight and clear Riser/Line condition... -
Page 34: Pre-Flight Checklist Example 2
OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 10.6 Pre-Flight Checklist Example 2 ENGINE PRE-START 1) CAGE SECURE 2) CAGE MESH OK 3) GAS AMOUNT AND QUALITY OK 4) GAS CAP ON AND SECURE 5) TANK VENT OPEN 6) THROTTLE CABLE FREE AND FULL... - Page 35 OWNER'S MANUAL POWER JET Rev. 1.0 RUN-UP 1) ENGINE SECURE 2) CHECK THROTTLE CABLE FREE 3) CLEAR PROP! START 4) CHECK CUT OFF 5) FULL POWER CHECK, VIBRATION OK 6) IDLE CHECK 7) WARM UP AND KILL TAKEOFF 1) LINES/BRAKES TAUT AND CORRECT...