Installation 3.1 Preparing for installation 3.2 Supports to the frame 3.3 Electrical system 3.4 Fuel system 3.5 Bowden carburettor cable 3.6 Manual starter 3.7 Propeller 3.8 Instruments and accessories 3.9 Final checks Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
The professional manual includes: technical descriptions of the installation phase and reference values. All the components of Vittorazi Motors are checked and tested in a process of industrial quality control before the assembling. Then by sampling the complete motors are checked to assure the functionality of all the parts through a complete test of twenty minutes on the bench.
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Reading tips: Attention, danger, risk Any situation or condition which may result in a serious danger Recommendation, warning, important advice Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
• Vittorazi Motors and its distributors decline any direct or indirect responsibility related to this kind of activity. By using a new engine, the owner agrees that these terms and conditions have been accepted at the time of purchase of the product.
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The temperature limit of CHT is 250° Celsius. Do not persist above this temperature threshold, engine overheating and irreversible damage could occur. The temperature limit of EGT is 650° Celsius. Do not persist above this temperature threshold, engine overheating and irreversible damage could occur. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
Frame design must give strong consideration to the following sections: 3.2 Supports to the frame, 3.3 Electrical system, 3.4 Fuel system. It is also recommended to carry out the checks described in the relevant paragraph (3.9 Final checks) before starting the engine. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
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Check that there is no damage of any kind related to the transport of the engine. Engine openings are closed by special plugs to prevent the entry of foreign substances and moisture. These should only be removed when necessary, for installation. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
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Moster 185 Plus MY19 (Dual starter in the illustration) Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
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Moster 185 Plus MY20/MY22 (Dual starter in the illustration) Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
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For safety reasons, straps are fitted around the vibration dampers. The components to be installed, in particular the fuel tank and fuel hoses, must have a certain distance from the exhaust system as high temperatures are reached during engine operation. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
3.3 Electrical system The illustration below shows the position of the electrical components installed on the engine in the Dual starter version. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
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Electric starter. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
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Voltage regulator. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
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Spark plug: Screw the spark plug into the head and tighten to 25 Nm. Fully insert the spark plug cap into the spark plug and check that the connection is secure. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
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Accidental start of the engine can be a risk for the user and can lead to severe injury. • Whenever this happens while the engine is revving higher than idle the electric starter may be damaged. Check that voltage regulator works within regulations limits after installation. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
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Use a 12 V, 2,5 Ah (min.) lead acid battery only with an inrush current of 150 CCA. Disconnect battery from the electrical system before recharging: always use a battery charger suitable for the chosen battery to avoid any risk of explosion due to improper charging. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
By placing the tank in the gap between the indicated maximum distance (70 cms) and zero, it leads to negligible changes in flow rate. In the event that this value is not respected for special aircraft geometries, contact Vittorazi directly. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
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With the engine running, to notice possible bubbles due to the aspiration of air from the connections of the piping or from the carburettor. In this case, carefully check the pipe connections and the carburettor. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
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When reinstalling it, check that the airbox has been fitted correctly, and in particular that the fixing clamp (1) on the sleeve and the safety strap (2) have been securely fastened. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
Screw the accelerator Bowden cable inside the elbow shown in the figure. Then proceed to fasten the cable coming out of the elbow to the carburettor. The connection point is shown in the figure. Secure the cable using 2 nipples to prevent loosening. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
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Bowden cable is secured in the screw nipple; • the full opening of the shutter; • the sliding of the system; • the return to the stop position each time the throttle is released. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
Use a nautical-type pulley to support the manual starter rope. Depending on the installation's choice, the manual starter can be rotated in 3 different positions (every 90 degrees) to allow for a different position of the handle. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
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According to the final position, secure the handle with a knot and trim the excess rope at the end. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
Recommended for experts or those who make competitions. Installation of the EGT sensor voids the exhaust manifold warranty. Refer to chapter 2 for engine limits to be respected (RPM, CHT, EGT). Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
For each new model aircraft, a series of test must be performed and documented in appropriate reports after the initial engine installation. The company Vittorazi strongly recommends sending those reports that contain operating data (RPM, temperatures, consumption, etc) for validation. Moster 185 Plus - Installation manual - V2...
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