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Make sure the aircraft is properly secured and clear of persons and animals
before running this test.
See Section 1.8. PREPARATION FOR SAFE MICROLIGHT/ MICROLIGHT
AIRCRAFT OPERATION, Special Hazards, "Running Up and Testing an
Engine on the Ground".
Rigging System
The gas strut is normally maintenance-free, but lubricate pivots occasionally. Do not subject to side-loads.
4.7 SECONDARY STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS - ENGINE CONTROLS
Throttle
The primary throttle control is foot-operated (forward for full power and rearward for power off) and
complemented by the friction-damped hand throttle (forward power on and rearward off) on the left side of
the seat frame.
A cutout switch may be optionally fitted in the hand throttle to prevent starter operation unless the
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throttle is closed. Therefore for all starts including airborne restarts, THE HAND THROTTLE MUST
BE CLOSED.
Choke
The choke control is by means of a lever located on the left side of the seat. The lever is down for choke
OFF, forward for choke ON. Normal operation is always with choke off.
Contact Switches
Two ignition-kill switches - one for each ignition system - (up for on/down for off) are fitted, one in front of the
other, on the starboard side of the seat frame. The two switches should normally be operated together by
stroking with a finger or thumb.
Quik & Quik GT450 Maintenance Manual
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March 2007
Issue 1
WARNING
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WARNING
!
Gas under high pressure. Do not attempt to
pierce, re-pressurise or incinerate.
WARNING
!
The hand throttle is set by means of a friction
device, which means it could be left open.
Always check it is fully closed before start-up.
WARNING
!
Check the choke is off before take-off. A warm
engine with choke on will not develop full power
and could cause serious problems in the climb
and could cut out altogether if the power is
reduced.
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