Parajet Volution Micro User manual

Pilots
Manual
Volution Micro
Volution Compact
Volution Macro

WARNING!!!
YOU MUST READ THIS MANUAL AND AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS OF USE
BEFORE USING YOUR PARAJET VOLUTION
Bear in mind that you will use the Parajet Volution and paraglider at your
own risk. Due to the inherent risk in flying the Volution or any motorized
paraglider, no guarantee of any kind can be made against accidents, bodily
injury and/or death. Be sure, therefore, to make all re uired checks on the
power unit and paraglider before every flight. Never try to fly if you find
any part of your Volution damaged or suspect a malfunction.
NB. This manual is NOT a substitute for flight training. Proper training is essential.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your Parajet Volution for motorized
paragliding. We guarantee you have made an excellent choice and wish you
many enjoyable flights and just as many safe landings with your Volution.
Our power units have been designed and produced in our UK factory to
exacting standards. Each Volution is carefully inspected before leaving the
factory. This manual and Parajet power unit carry a placard that clearly
indicates a limit to flight hours. Therefore, use your Volution within the
limits indicated.
Should the purchaser modify the Volution so as to change its original
specifications, the manufacturer’s warranty becomes invalid.
Please read and be sure that you thoroughly understand this manual before
flying the Volution. If there is any terminology or anything else in this
manual which you do not understand, please contact your dealer for
clarification.
WARNING!!! Use of the powered paraglider is at your own risk.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Pre-Flight Checks
2. Flight Safety Precautions
3. Golden Rules for Safe Flying….Important Reading!!!
4. Pre-Assembly Check
5. Fitting the Propeller Blades
6. Assembling the 3-Piece Propeller Guard
7. Charging the Starter Battery
8. Reduction Belt Adjustment
9. Fitting the Weight-Shift Harness
10. Adjusting the Weight-Shift Harness
11. Mixing the Fuel and Oil
12. Prior to Starting the Engine
13. Starting the Engine
14. Activating the Choke Valve
15. Carburetor Adjustment
16. Carburetor Adjustment (continued)
17. Carburetor Adjustment (continued)
18. Engine Running-in Procedure
19. Parajet Volution Specifications
20. Maintenance Schedule
21. Trouble Shooting
22. Storage for a Long Period and Use Thereafter
WARNING!!! Use of the powered paraglider is at your own risk.

PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS
(every 5 – 10 hours of flying)
1 Frame/ Prop
Guard Check for loose bolts/nuts or cracks
2 Harness Check all belts, material for tears, worn or burnt parts of harness.
3 Propeller Check for cracks, chips in blades; sufficient prop and guard
clearance; loose or missing prop bolts/nuts.
4 Gas tank
Remove cap, check inside and outside for cracks and holes. Check
bolts are tight on top of tank. Check fuel line for scuffs or kinks.
Remove dirt or change filter if blockage is discovered.
5 Crankshaft Turn prop slowly, listen for compression and check for “grinding
metal” sound
6 Reduction unit Check for loose bolts and excess play in propeller shaft bearings.
7 Reduction belt Check for proper tracking, belt s uarely in Pulley track. Look for
cracks or worn spots on belt.
8 Cylinder head
Crank case Check for cracks and oil leakage.
9 Spark plugs Check gap clearance (0.8 mm ± 0.1) check for burnt electrodes and
carbon deposits. (every 10 hours)
10 Throttle lever Throttle lever/cable move smoothly and return.
11 Kill switch Button depresses and returns.
12 Starter motor Pinion gear activates and returns. Grease if necessary.
13 Electrics Check for broken wires and loose connections.
14 Battery terminals Check for loose terminals, heat bubbles, corrosion etc.
15 Carburetor
settings
Check idling, and full power rpm settings. Adjust as directed in this
manual- see Carburetor Adjustments.
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FLIGHT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•The Parajet Volution XT 180 Aero engine has been run-in prior to shipment. This
means that your Volution 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. A well run in engine
will outperform an engine that has been run at full power for long periods right from
the start. You can potentially damage a new engine with excessive throttle.
•The Volution Paramotor unit is to be used only after having received ade uate and
proper training from a ualified motor paragliding instructor.
•Max weight capacities for paramotor pilots flying a Parajet Volution range
paramotor:
Parajet Volution Model Max Pilot Weight
Micro
80Kg
Compact
100Kg
Macro 160Kg
•The Volution should only be used with canopies designed for motor paragliding.
•Always conduct a check of all components before every flight.
•Always wear a helmet, flight shoes and gloves when flying the Volution.
•Always stay clear of moving parts such as propellers, pulleys and belt.
•Always stay clear of hot engine parts and muffler.
•Do not fly low le el o er water, woodland, or potentially hazardous landing
areas. Do not fly into controlled airspace or o er built up areas, it essential
always to consider a safe landing area should you experience an engine failure
or loss of power.
•Before starting the engine check the area is clear and shout “CLEAR PROP”
•Always ensure that the power unit is switched off when not in use. The main power
switch is to be found on the left side of the machine just behind the harness.
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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.
4. If you spot a problem, not matter how small, deal with it NOW!
5. Always put on and fasten your helmet before clipping into the harness.
6. Always carry out full pre-flight checks before launching.
7. Don’t fly into danger – over water, tree, power lines etc where an engine failure will
leave you in trouble.
8. Try not to fly in the turbulence of your own wake or that of others, especially at low
altitude.
9. Except for collision avoidance, making a sharp turn against the tor ue effect during
steep climbs can be dangerous: you may rapidly stall and enter a spin.
10. Avoid downwind low flying: it drastically reduces your options.
11. Be sensitive to mechanical problems early. A noticeable change in engine tone or a
new vibration may spell trouble. Land and check it out!
12. Remember, not everyone enjoys your engine noise. Care must be taken when flying
near livestock.
13. Never take-off towards areas of potential rotor, towards trees or buildings on the
lee side of a hill.
14. Never touch any part of the propeller guard when the engine is running.
15. Always be aware of the weather, never fly if large cumulus clouds are brewing and
never fly in the rain.
17. Never fly below the lee side of a hill, rotor is dangerous!!
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PRE-ASSEMBLY CHECK
Be sure to identify all components after unpacking your Volution unit. If any parts are
found defective do not assemble. Contact your dealer or the manufacturer immediately.
Parajet International Ltd: Main en uiry Line + 44 8700 116618
List of Components
1. Main Chassis 8. 3 Piece Propeller Guard
2. Engine Cylinder 9. Air Box and Carburettor
3. Drive Belt 10. Carbon Fibre Propeller Blade
4. Drive Pulley 11. Propeller Retaining Disc
5. Main On/Off Switch 12. Muffler and Exhaust Pipe
6. Harness 13. Battery Box
7. Rubber Skid Pads 14. Fuel Filler Cap
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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.
2. Locate a single blade in position on these two bolts and lightly screw the bolts into
position on the driven pulley.
3. Follow the same procedure for each blade but do not tighten the bolts until all three
blades are in position.
4. Finally tighten each bolt with e ual tor ue hand tight only (be careful not to over
tighten and crush the carbon fibre propeller hubs)
Note – When installing the propeller, the propeller blade bolts should not be o er-
tightened or the base of the propellers could be damaged, distorted and weakened.
Prop Disc
M8 x 60
Screws
Driven
Pulley
Propeller Blade
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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. DO NOT PRESS FIRMLY INTO POSITION UNTIL THE OUTER RING
CONNECTORS ARE LOCATED. Next locate the left and right hand outer ring connectors. Lightly
press them into position but do not depress the button clips. Now that all the connection points
are in position, the central upright should be firmly pressed into position and the button clip
depressed to lock this position. The outer ring connectors can now be locked in also. This
process re uire a little techni ue, but once developed can be snapped together and
disassembled in under a minute. This is the fastest and most durable design of propeller guard.
Note - The propeller guard is designed to prevent canopy lines and other foreign objects from
being drawn into the propeller and are not intended to protect the pilot. Therefore,
always use extreme caution and never touch any part of the propeller guard while flying or
running the engine on the ground.
Left
: Internal guard
vertical support slots
through chassis holder
before lower connectors
are locked in position
Ri ht: Upper cage
support is located before
being snapped firmly into
position.
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