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Paramotor Service

Paramotor Service

this option is for you if you dont like to service your own paramotor.

 

This option is for manual start motors, please see out other listing for E start motors

 

The service is for a 3 hour session where on your motor i will check the following, and advise if any parts are required. You will need to book the service date/time with me and leave the motor with me, and i will call you/email when complete or if anything needs to be replaced and the relevant costs

 

Prop

• Prop mounted correct way round

• Prop “waggle” sideways to axis

• Twist tips to discover splits or cracks

• Check for any visual signs of damage

• Clearance to frame check

• Check bolt torque

• Check tips relative to frame for symmetry

 

Reduction system/gear box

1) Gear box

• Check breather

• Excess noise when running

• Move prop shaft to check bearing play and mounting bolts

• Check for oil leaks around seals

2) Belt drives

• Check belt tension and condition

• Check for residue (belt debris)

• Pulleys in line and belt running true

• Pulley and bearing play

Exhaust system

• Exhaust “waggle” for excessive play (frame contact)

• Exhaust outlet direction (safe)

• Cracks and corrosion (especially nr engine)

• Mounting bolts and anti vibration rubbers condition

• Free movement of joints (graphite lubrication)

• Safety lock wires on if applicable

• Clear of fuel and electrical components

• No obvious exhaust gas leaks

 

Fuel system

• Fuel mixture

• Fuel tank secure, straps & bolts

• Fuel tank condition – bottom

• Caps and seals – thread conditions – all tightly closed

• Fuel tank breather system open and functioning

• Check spark plug colour

• Fuel lines – condition, routing & security

• Fuel Line condition – suppleness & friction marks

• Fuel filters – fittings & clean (no water content)

• Air filter – in place, clean and secure

• Carb secure, check for induction leaks, return spring, choke lever, cable condition and primer bulb system ands rebuild carb if nessecary (Carb Rebuild is £12 parts £50 labour up to 2 hours work)

• Throttle cable, routing, secure ends, good condition & free movement

• Cruise control off

 

Electrical system 

• Kill switch – wiring & operation

• Ignition/main switch

• Earth leads secure & in good condition

• HT lead and coil connections

• Plug cap secure

• Spark plug torque

 

These items will only be checked on the E start service

• Battery secure and charged

• Battery terminals for corrosion & security

Starter mechanism

1. Manual

• Pull cord condition & routing

• Return spring and ratchet working

• Length of cord

• Pulley system condition & security

 

2. Electrical will only be checked if E start service is booked

• Condition of starter ring and starter motor secure

• Bendix return spring working

• Greased

• Electrical connections secure (no chaffing)

 

Engine

• Alignment

• Mountings condition & fastenings

• Leaks – cylinder head & base, main bearing

• Castings for cracks

• Cooling cowlings condition & security

• Clean engine

Frame

• Straightness & geometry

• Frame “waggle” listen for clicks (welding cracks)

• Inspect welded joints

• Netting tension & security

• Specially around the engine mounts

• All fastenings

• Frame segments fitting correctly

• Hang points and attachments

 

Harness if fitted

• General condition of webbing & stitching

• Buckles clean and working correctly

• Symmetry in general fitting

• Mountings

• Mallions tight and locked off

• Adjustment mechanisms

• Karabiner width approx 42cm

• Speed bar/stirrup mechanism inc. stowing

• Pockets secure

• Reserve mounted correctly, reserve handles release ok, we will not deploy your reserve

• D Shackles, check bolts for wear

Wing to Paramotor

• Karabiners clean in good condition, locking system working, back up system (if fitted) and gates facing inwards

 

    PriceFrom £120.00
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