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  • Page 1 Pilots Manual Cyclone 160...

  • Page 2: Warning

    NB. This manual is NOT a substitute for flight training. Proper training is essential. The Cyclone 160 is powerful enough to stall your wing exercise extreme caution when flying with this unit. This engine has been designed to work with Mobil One Racing 2T Fully Synthetic 2 stroke racing oil.
  • Page 3 Please read and be sure that you thoroughly understand this manual before flying the Cyclone 160. If there is any terminology or anything else in this manual which you do not understand, please contact your dealer for clarification.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING!!! ....................2 PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS ..................5 FLIGHT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..............6 SOME GOLDEN RULES !!! ................7 PRE-ASSEMBLY CHECK ................. 8 List of Components ......................8 FITTING THE RADIATOR ................9 Filling the radiator..................14 FITTING THE PROPELLER BLADES ...............

  • Page 5: Pre-Flight Checks

    PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS (every 5 – 10 hours of flying) Frame/ Prop Check for loose bolts/nuts or cracks Guard Harness Check all belts, material for tears, worn or burnt parts of harness. Check for cracks, chips in blades; sufficient prop and guard Propeller clearance;...

  • Page 6: Flight Safety Precautions

    FLIGHT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • The Parajet Cyclone 160 engine has been run-in prior to shipment. This means that your Cyclone 160 is ready to fly. It is important however that excessive throttle is NOT used for at least the first 10 hours of flying. For example, do NOT depress the throttle fully for more than 30 seconds at a time.

  • Page 7: Some Golden Rules

    SOME GOLDEN RULES !!! 1. Never place your engine downwind of your wing. 2. Have you enough fuel to get there? Better too much than too little! 3. Check for any loose articles that could trail or fall into the propeller while flying and fasten them securely.

  • Page 8: Pre-Assembly Check

    PRE-ASSEMBLY CHECK Be sure to identify all components after unpacking your Cyclone 160 unit. If any parts are found defective do not assemble. Contact your dealer or the manufacturer immediately. Parajet International Ltd: Main enquiry Line + 44 1747 861368 List of Components 1.

  • Page 9: Fitting The Radiator

    FITTING THE RADIATOR Your Parajet Cyclone 160 paramotor and radiator will arrive unassembled. This is the critical coolant system for the engine and must be installed correctly. Any leakage will lead to engine damage. Start this process before fitting the cage and propellers.
  • Page 10 Step 2 With the Parajet Rotron Macro 160 paramotor stood upright orientate the radiator so the radiator mountings line up with their corresponding mounts on the frame. The radiator will only fit on in one direction. Facing the propeller side of the engine (not the harness side), the filler neck of the radiator will be on the left of the radiator.
  • Page 11 Picture 2. The fitting the radiator in the correct orientation. Step 3 both radiator hose inlet and outlet are fitted to the engine. They will however need to be fitted to the radiator. First feed the jubilee clips over the radiator hose. Then slip the radiator inlet and outlet hoses over the radiator tubes which protrude through the plastic chassis mounts.
  • Page 12 Picture 3. The fitted radiator hoses with the jubilee clips installed. Picture 4 WARNING!!! Use of the powered paraglider is at your own risk.
  • Page 13 Step 4 Fit the radiator cap on to the radiator The radiator cap is already attached to the black overflow pipe. Picture 5. WARNING!!! Use of the powered paraglider is at your own risk.

  • Page 14: Filling The Radiator

    Filling the radiator. Warning Engine should not be flown without the radiator being filled. Failure to do so will result in engine malfunction which will void the warranty. This may also lead to injury or death. Warning never open the radiator cap when the engine is hot this may cause injury Warning engine coolant can be corrosive and must be washed of if spilt on the paramotor.
  • Page 15 Check the paramotor rigorously for any sign of leakage from the installed parts Then do the coolant filling procedure again to check the radiator is full to the brim and if required refill. This running helps bleeds any air out of the system. Once refilled refit the radiator cap and roll the paramotor on to its base.

  • Page 16: Fitting The Propeller Blades

    FITTING THE PROPELLER BLADES Fit the 3 propeller blades to the driven pulley in the order outlined below 1. Insert 2 of the 6 (M8 x 60mm) bolts into the prop disc and locate a single blade in position. Ensure that each bolt has both a split spring washer then normal spreader washer located on its shank before locating in the prop disc.

  • Page 17: Assembling The 3-Piece Propeller Guard

    ASSEMBLING THE 3-PIECE PROPELLER GUARD Fit the three pieces together as shown in the illustration below. The two lower sections should be clicked into position first. The top section can then be clicked into position, to do this lightly press the curved central support onto its aerofoil connector and simultaneously locate the two circular side connectors.

  • Page 18: Charging The Cyclone Lipo Battery

    Your Parajet Cyclone is supplied with a 14.8volt high power Lithium Polymer battery. This type of battery has the highest energy density of any type of battery available today. It also has many other advantages such as 1.

  • Page 19: Reduction Belt Adjustment

    REDUCTION BELT ADJUSTMENT The transmission belt is well adjusted at the time of shipment, but it could become slack during initial operations. When necessary adjust it so as to keep it always in an optimum state of tension. Referring to the picture below adjust reduction belt tension as outlined in these steps.

  • Page 20: Fitting The Weight-Shift Harness

    FITTING THE WEIGHT-SHIFT HARNESS The weight-shift design enables pilots to control flight direction purely by shifting centre of gravity in the harness. To do this simply lean in the desired direction and swing one leg over the other to aentuate the turn. This creates a very efficient smooth turn which requires no brake input.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Weight Shift Harness

    CAUTION!!! If the pilot is too heavy for the chosen harness setting this will cause the Cyclone 160 to ride up on the pilots back. This makes for an uncomfortable flying position and also causes the top of the propeller guard to press near to the paraglider brake handles which is potentially very dangerous.

  • Page 22: Mixing Fuel And Oil

    Other oils can be substituted but any oil used should be for air-cooling chemical synthesis and medium rotation. Check with your manufacturer or our service centres or any authorised Parajet dealer for the best type of oil available in your area. 1. Mix petrol and oil at a ratio of...

  • Page 23: Caution

    Caution! • Never leave the engine running when refueling. • Observe the ‘No Fire’ rules; keep all inflammable objects well away from fuel. WARNING!!! Use of the powered paraglider is at your own risk.

  • Page 24: Prior To Starting The Engine

    • Be sure area is free from anything that could be entangled in propeller. • Use only freshly mixed 30:1 regular petrol and oil recommended by Parajet. The most common reason for engine damage is improper oil or petrol •...

  • Page 25: Starting The Engine And Engine Temperature

    STARTING THE ENGINE AND ENGINE TEMPERATURE Step 1 Undo top harness connector and pull down harness. Locate e-box. Install the Li-Po battery connecting the blue leads together as shown in pictures below. e-box Pull off e-box cover Insert Li-Po battery – ensure that wires are not chaffing on metal WARNING!!! Use of the powered paraglider is at your own risk.
  • Page 26 Power On/Off Switch Connect blue connectors Step 2 Turn on the Cyclone 160 at the Power On/Off switch. Location shown in the picture above. WARNING!!! Use of the powered paraglider is at your own risk.
  • Page 27 If the paramotor does not start easily, you can use the auxiliary lead (optional extra available from the Parajet Online Shop www.parajet.com) and attaches it to any 12V high amp leisure or car battery. The engine should be turned over with a slight amount of throttle applied until it starts Be sure to brace the machine properly on starting as it produces large amounts of thrust.

  • Page 28: Stopping The Engine

    Warm the engine for at least 2 minutes before flight and allow idle speed to settle. Warning: When the engine is cold it will not be possible to accelerate the engine. Wait until engine is warmed up to apply throttle. Engine Kill Button (RED) Start Button (Green) Cruise Control Knob...

  • Page 29: Engine Temperature

    ENGINE TEMPERATURE As this engine is water cooled damage to the radiator or the engine overheating will cause the engine to overheat. WARNING!!! Use of the powered paraglider is at your own risk.

  • Page 30: Carburetor Adjustment

    CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Warning!! The Cyclone 160 is extremely powerful, users should not try to test thrust unless the unit is placed into a dealer approved thrust rig. Warning!! Rotary engines are set up to very precise tolerances. Only authorized and qualified service partners should attempt to adjust the carburetor.

  • Page 31: Engine Running In Procedure

    The carburettor has three adjustments Idle adjustment Slow running mixture Fast running mixture Turning the fast and slow running mixture screws clockwise will lean the fuel mixture. Turning them anti clockwise will make the fuel mixture richer. If the factory fuel settings are lost contact your main dealer as serious engine damage can be caused by the wrong fuel mixture.
  • Page 32 The Cyclone 160 engine undergoes a thorough inspection before shipment during which each engine is run for 1 hour as a preliminary running-in process. For the best engine performance it is necessary to follow our running in procedure during your first 10 hours of flying.

  • Page 33: Maintenance Schedule

    Engine Specifications Model Rotron 160 Displacement Type Water Cooled Rotary Engine Max rpm 7600 rpm Mobil One Racing 2T Fully Synthetic 2 stroke 30:1 gasoline/ Fuel racing oil Capacity (Macro) 14 litres Starter Electric mains recharge Propeller 3-blade full carbon fibre Scimitar Design Guard 3-piece snap-on, quick assembly system.

  • Page 34: Every 10 Hours

    Rotor Housing Check for burns near exhaust port and sides of wall. wall EVERY 100 HOURS Parajet service by a Parajet UK or authorized Parajet service Parajet Service centre. TROUBLE SHOOTING If any problems with your engine you can refer to the following trouble shooting table for correction.

  • Page 35: Storage For A Long Period And Use Thereafter

    • Fuel does not reach the Press green starter button carburetor. (Check the fuel pipe.) again. Fuel does not reach the cylinder. Press green starter button There is spark but the (remove the plug and check the again engine doesn’t start. plug electrode).
  • Page 36 3. Store the engine in a dry and well ventilated location away from direct exposure to sunlight. 4. Parajet supplies Briggs and Stratton ‘Fuel Fit’ it is recommended that you use this additive in your fuel to help clean out the system after a long period of no use. It helps to remove residue in the carburetor and fuel system.

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