Preparations For Engine Installation; Transport; State Of Delivery; Engine Preservation - Rotax 914 F Installation Manual

9) Preparations for engine installation

ATTENTION: The stated directives are measures to pay attention to at engine
9.1)

Transport

The engine to be lifted by two hooks or straps around the middle of the intake
manifolds.
See chapter engine views, numbering of cylinders and definition of main axes.
9.2)

State of delivery

The engine is attached with 4 Allen screws M10x20 to steel angles anchored on a
timber plate.
9.3)

Engine preservation

The engine is preserved at ROTAX thus warranting proper protection against
corrosion for at least 12 month after date of delivery from BOMBARDIER-ROTAX.
This warranty is subject to the following conditions:
the engine has to be stored in the packing as supplied by ROTAX.
the covers on various openings must not be removed (see chapter of protective
covering)
engine has to be stored in a suitable place.
If the engine is stored for a period longer than 12 month the following tasks have to
be performed every six months:
remove the 3 Allen screws M6x16 Q along with washer W and lock washer E and
take off ignition cover R.
Crank the engine by hand on attachment screw R of flywheel Y 3 complete turns
anticlockwise (viewed from Magneto side).
Refit ignition cover in reversed sequence.
Tighten the 3 Allen screws to 10 Nm (90 in.
lb).
inspect for corrosion (e.g. prop shaft). At
detection of corrosion, send the engine to
an authorized overhauler without delay.
WARNING: The engine must not be put
repack engine into original packaging and
seal properly.
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installation to prevent any accidents and engine damage.
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