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Maintenance Manual DG-1000T

1.12 Power Plant

1.12.1 Arrangement:

see diagram 13.
You will find a part list with the designations and the reference numbers for the
powerplant parts at the end of this manual.

1.12.2 Engine:

The engine is a SOLO 2350C with single magneto ignition and air cooling. For
further engine specifications refer to the engine manual, see sect. 0.4 of this
manual.
Caution: If you don't operate the engine for periods longer than 2 months you
must preserve your engine according to the instructions in the engine manual.
The same applies for any overseas transportation.

1.12.3 Exhaust Muffler:

The muffler has been specially designed by the Solo company and is attached
directly to the cylinders without a manifold.

1.12.4 Propeller:

Type: DG-P001-1
Attachment bolts: - six bolts with holes for lock wire securing in bolt heads
(made from M8 x 70 DIN931 - 8.8 zn) with washers 8,4 DIN9021 St zn.
Tightening torque of the bolts – 20 Nm (15 ft lb) applied at the bolt head.
For lock wire securing refer to section 4.10.2.
An adapter ring with elastomeric damper element 10M67 is installed between
propeller and upper drive belt pulley to reduce the vibration stress on the
propeller axle.

1.12.5 Drive belt reduction gear:

Reduction ratio: 1:2.3
2 pieces Poly-V drive belt, type see section 8.1.
Checking the drive belt tension: Press with 120 N (26 lbs.) simultaneously on
both belts vertically to the belts in the middle of the free length between the
pulleys and measure how far you can displace the belts. The displacement shall
be 5 mm (0.2 in.)
Tensioning adjustment can be made by turning the eccentric axle (propeller
axle), see sect. 4.10.1.
Issued: August 2015 TN 1000/26 1.18