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Operators Manual For all Versions of Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super SIMONINI FLYING SRL Via Per Marano 4303 - 41010 San Dalmazio di Serramazzoni (Mo) P.I and C.F. 01557360367 Tel: 0536/953005 Fax: 0536/953006. www.Simonini-flying.com info@simonini-flying.com...
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THIS MANUAL IS THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF SIMONINI FLYING SLR AND MUST NOT BE REPRODUCED OR COPIED BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE AUTHOR. Important Notice DANGER THIS ENGINE, BY ITS DESIGN, MAY BE SUBJECT TO SUDDEN STOPPAGE.
1.1 EACH ENGINE IS SUPPLLED WITH: ....................3 1.2 VICTOR 2 PLUS DIMENSIONS......................3 1.3 EXPLODED VIEW OF VICTOR 2 / VICTOR 2 PLUS / Victor 2 Super ENGINE ........4 1.4 PARTS LIST FORSIMONIHI VICTOR 2 ENGINE ................. 5 2.
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Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 13. ELECTRICAL STARTER ........................27 13.1 Typical Electric Wiring Schematic for Starter Motor ..............28 14. BATTERY............................29 14.1 Power source:..........................29 14.2 Relay for power Supply to starter:....................29 14.3 Fuse:............................
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Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual ANNEX ..............................47 DECLARATION OF QUALITY........................ 47 Record no 14: Aluminum Alloy LM 25 ....................48 DUCATI Regulator..........................49 DUCATI Alternator..........................50...
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual SAFETY Safety is paramount and all persons using this engine must be responsible for their own safety as well as the safety of those in the vicinity and those who may be affected.
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Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 10. If Starting by hand cranking the propeller, have an observer who is well briefed and can act as a safety officer. Ensure Aircraft is suitably restrained.
1. DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE 1.1 EACH ENGINE IS SUPPLLED WITH: Bing carburetors (BING 54 36mm for Victor 2 and Victor 2Plus, BING 54 38mm for Victor2Super), air filters, fuel pump, exhaust systems, electric starter, reduction gear type “C” with elastic joint on primary gear, system to charge battery in flight.
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 1.3 EXPLODED VIEW OF VICTOR 2 / VICTOR 2 PLUS / VICTOR 2 SUPER ENGINE Exploded view of Victor 2 engines. Part list as numbered items.
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 1.4 PARTS OF SIMONINI VICTOR 2 / VICTOR 2 PLUS / VICTOR 2 SUPER ENGINES PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY BOLTS FOR EXHAUST MANIFOLD x4 EXHAUST MANIFOLD x 2...
Filter all fuel that goes into the fuel container. Also use a filter when transferring fuel from fuel container into the aircraft tanks. The Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super engine is designed to run on unleaded petrol or leaded petrol or avgas mixed with 2 Semi-synthetic Oil.
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 2.1 MIXING PROCEDURE: Use a clean container of known volume. Pour Oil into container. Pour Fuel into the can using a fine mesh filters.
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 3. GEARBOX OIL Reduction Gearbox Oil in the Simonini Type "C" reduction gearbox. Recommended Oil is 9OWX/140EP. The quantity required to fill the gearbox is 170cc with gear box upright and 225cc with gear box down.
Ensure before every flight that you have sufficient oil in the gearbox. 4. FUEL PUMP The Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus /Victor 2 Super engine comes equipped with a Mikuni Membrane Pump. This is a pneumatic pump operated by the pressure pulses from the crankcase of the engine.
Booster pump 5. BREAKING IN PROCEDURE EACH SIMONINI VICTOR 2 / VICTOR 2 PLUS / VICTOR 2 SUPER ENGINE IS ASSEMBLED AND RUN IN AT THE FACTORY. EACH ENGINE IS SUBJECTED TO A DYNAMIC TEST. THE ENGINE IS SECURELY MOUNTED ON A TEST BENCH AND A SUITABLE PROPELLER INSTALLED ON IT.
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual ADJUST THE CARBURETOR SLIDES UNTIL YOU GET AN 8 MM GAP UNDER THE SLIDES WHEN VISIBLE FROM THE AIR FILTER SIDE. TURN THE CARBURETOR AIRSCREWS FULLY CLOSE AND THEN UNSCREW THEM BY 1 TO 1.
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual Engage electric starter. As soon as the engine fires, open throttle so the engine runs at slightly over 2000/2200 rpm. Ensure that the starter motor is disengaged from the engine. Do not run the Starter motor for more than 5 seconds at a time.
Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 8. CARBURETOR The Victor 2/ Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super engine is equipped with 2 Bing Double Float Carburetors. The Bing Carburetor is a piston type carburetor with float Chamber.
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Special operating conditions or extreme altitude and or climatic changes will require different Jetting. Contact your dealer for the correct carburetor jets setting. The Victor 2 engine/ Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super engine is fitted With "Reed Valves" between the Carburetors and the crankcase.
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 9. EXHAUST SYSTEM The Simonini Engines produce a high power output to weight ratio with the help of very highly tuned exhaust systems. The exhaust system is manufactured in the Simonini factory for each engine type.
Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 10. REDUCTION GEARBOX The Simonini Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super engine comes fitted With the Simonini Type "C" gearbox. There are various ratios that the customer cans specify when ordering. Please confirm and check that you have the correct reduction gear ratio for your combination of propeller, aircraft and engine.
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Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual tips. Check for balance and tracking of the propeller after the first fifty hours of operation and 100 hours thereafter. Stop: Imbalance in Pitch causes extreme cyclic load settings, Blade to Blade should be better than 0.1°...
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 10.4 PROCEDURE TO FILL GEAR BOX OIL: 1. Unscrew and remove the 4cm tall ribbed aluminum heat exchanger plug on top of the gearbox.
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Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 7. After the gearbox is completely drained, screw the drain plug back in, torque is 20 Nm. Drain and change the gearbox oil after the first 10 hours of engine use.
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 10.7 PART LIST FOR SIMONINI TYPE "C" GEAR BOX Part # Quantity BOLT FOR PROPELLER PLATE FOR PROPELLER HUB POWER OUTPUT SHAFT 6MM ALLEN SCREWS FOR GEARBOX...
FLY WHEEL GEAR HOUSING 11. IGNITION SYSTEM The Simonini Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super engine is equipped with a breaker-less 12 Volts 170 w Ducati Capacitor-Discharge Dual Ignition. The Ignition system consists of: 1. F1ywheel Magneto Generator.
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Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual The 12 Poles f1ywheel generator is an outer rotor type with 12 integrated permanent magnetos. The Stator is fitted with 12 coils. Out of the 12 coils, 8 Coils are used for supplying power to Auxiliary Equipment and 4 coils are used for the Twin Ignitions.
Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 12. SPARK PLUGS The Victor 2 /Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super is installed with 2 NGK B9ES Spark Plugs on each Cylinder. The gap on the spark plug electrodes should be between 0.4 to 0.5 mm.
Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 13. ELECTRICAL STARTER The Victor 2 /Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super engine is equipped with an electric starter motor as standard. This is fitted on the magneto end of the engine.
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 13.1 TYPICAL ELECTRIC WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR STARTER MOTOR. NOTE: Battery, Solenoid and Starter Motor cable is 8 mm (160 A) Wiring between the Battery, Master Switch and 12 V dc feed is...
14.1 POWER SOURCE: The Simonini Victor 2 /Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super engine is fitted with a Ducati generator coil, which outputs 170 watts of alternating current. The Ducati rectifier cum regulator supplied with the engine converts this electrical power output from AC to DC The rectifier / regulator outputs 13.8 volts DC.
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 14.4 TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM NOTE: All wiring is 25 mm (16 A) with the exemption of the fuel pump and 12 V dc feed wiring which is 4...
Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 15. INSTRUMENTS The Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super engine has two separate cylinders and two separate cylinder heads inline. Each cylinder head carries 2 spark plugs. Each cylinder head feeds into the heat dissipater/coolant carrier tubes.
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Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual...
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 16. SPECIAL OPERATION CONDITION If you are operating from water, i.e. float planes, beware of the following risks and take adequate protection measures: Water ingestion into the air filters in takeoff and landing due to spray and splash. Use good...
Radiator Filler / Expansion Bottle with The radiator fitted to the Victor 2 /Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super engine must be between 1000 to 1100 cm² radian surface areas. The radiator mountings and security must be ensured before every flight.
18. AIR FILTERATION SYSTEM The Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super engine has one air filter on each carburetor intake. The air filter is made from a special fabric enclosed inside a wire mesh cage.
Total time before tear down is determined by the frequency and conditions of usage. The Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super is a very low maintenance engine, about every 150 hours using. Use the chart below as an aid. Do not overlook anything that you may find is necessary to check and replace on your particular aircraft and engine combination.
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual Carbon Build up, check, if More than 1.5mm, decoke Major Overhaul of complete engine 19.2 INITIAL START-UP PROCEDURE: Your engine has been run in at the factory. However, after installation in your aircraft and prior to starting for the first time please use the checklist provided for initial start-up.
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual the engine immediately. When testing is completed check everything on the engine for leaks and security of Fixing, etc. 19.3 STORAGE PROCEDURE If the engine is not going to be used for a period of 2 months or more, use the following procedure for storage: 1.
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 21. GEARBOX MAINTENANCE The Simonini "C" Type Gear Box is a very low maintenance item. 1. Change the oil in the gearbox after the first 10 hours of operation.
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 22. TORQUE DATA: STARTER FLY WHEEL 70NM WATER PUMP BODY 22NM STARTING STATOR COIL SUPPORT 23NM STARTER MOTOR 23NM CYLINDER HEAD 23NM CYLINDER BASE...
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 24. TECHNICAL DATA 24.1 DESCRIPTION Two stroke, two cylinders, and oil in fuel premix lubrication, water-cooled with integrated water pump and electric starter. • Dual Ignition, Bing Carburetors, Reed Valves and Tuned exhaust pipes.
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 24.2 TEMPERATURE: CHT measured under the spark plug …………………..80°-100°C (NORMAL) 120° C (MAXIMUM) Difference between 2 cylinders …….……………… 20° C EGT measured at each exhaust manifold At cruise power …………………….
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 24.3 IGNITION AND GENERATOR SYSTEM Breaker-less DUCATI capacitor discharge dual ignition with magneto generator. GENERATOR OUTPUT …………………... 170 W AC @ 6000 RPM, 13.5V RMS AC RECTIFICATION …………………...
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 24.5 OTHER INFORMATION LUBRICATION OF ......GEAR OIL API-GL4, SAE l40 EP OR REDUCTION GEARBOX 85W-140 EP DIRECTION OF PROPELLER ………………... CLOCKWISE VIEWED TOWARD...
1. Simonini F1ying SRL as the manufacturer warrants through their authorized distributors from the date of sale to the first customer, every Simonini Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super non-certified aircraft engine, sold as new and unused (except for running in procedures done by...
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Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual 4. Exclusions are not covered by warranty: • Normal wears on all items • Replacement parts and or accessories, which are not Simonini Flying parts and or accessories •...
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual ANNEX DECLARATION OF QUALITY Whit the present we declare that the engines that we sell are submitted to strictly controls. Every part is singularly checked, then assembled then re-checked after the installation following the industrial concepts of construction.
Simonini Flying SRL Victor 2 / Victor 2 Plus / Victor 2 Super Operator s Manual Record no 14: Aluminum Alloy LM 25 Additional information Heat treated castings Specifications and information BS 1490,LM25 Tensile strength. (soft / hard) MPa 150 / 280 / precipitance 0.2% Proof / yield stress (soft / hard) MPa...
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