Rotax long term storage procedure
in General Tech Discussion
12 years ago
I just downloaded the Rotax Operators Manual. This manual includes the 582 mod 99 engine which is what I have.
On page 11-2, section 11.1.3 is found the procedure for storing the engine for periods longer than 4 weeks up to 1 year.
The first 4 steps are:
- proceed with preservation prior to engine stop and on the engine at operating temperature
- let the engine run at increased idle speed
- remove air filters and inject approx. 6 cm[exponent 3] of preservation oil or equivalent oil into the air intake of each carburetor
- stop engine
So tell me - is anyone really doing this? Who in their right mind would stand 12" from a turning propeller to do this? I kept thinking that I was missing something but the steps above are pretty clear. So clear, in fact, that I still think I must be missing something.
I just bought a Quicksilver Sport 2S and I will be storing it soon. I have other questions about the right oil to use for this procedure, how to "inject" it, etc. But I have to understand the first four steps first.
I know at least one person here must have stored their plane for the winter...
I will also send an email to Rotax but thought I would get some help here too. Thanks in advance!
On page 11-2, section 11.1.3 is found the procedure for storing the engine for periods longer than 4 weeks up to 1 year.
The first 4 steps are:
- proceed with preservation prior to engine stop and on the engine at operating temperature
- let the engine run at increased idle speed
- remove air filters and inject approx. 6 cm[exponent 3] of preservation oil or equivalent oil into the air intake of each carburetor
- stop engine
So tell me - is anyone really doing this? Who in their right mind would stand 12" from a turning propeller to do this? I kept thinking that I was missing something but the steps above are pretty clear. So clear, in fact, that I still think I must be missing something.
I just bought a Quicksilver Sport 2S and I will be storing it soon. I have other questions about the right oil to use for this procedure, how to "inject" it, etc. But I have to understand the first four steps first.
I know at least one person here must have stored their plane for the winter...
I will also send an email to Rotax but thought I would get some help here too. Thanks in advance!
