DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT IS INVOLVED HERE ?
>From: "updates@rotax-owner.com" <updates@rotax-owner.com>
>Reply-To: updates@rotax-owner.com
>To: kheindl@msn.com
>Subject: IMPORTANT! - Release of MANDATORY Rotax ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN For
>912 & 914 Engines
>Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 18:42:50 -0700
>
>Dear Registered User;
>
>The following MANDATORY ALERT SERVICE BULLETINS have been released by
>Rotax:
>
>ASB-912-051,
>ASB-914-034,
>ASB-912-051UL,
>ASB-914-034UL
>
> CHECKING OF MAGNETIC PLUG ON ROTAX ENGINE TYPE 912/914 (SERIES)
>
>These new Alert Service Bulletins may be downloaded from
>www.rotax-owner.com
>
>ASB-912-051 -
>http://www.rotax-owner.com/si_tb_info/getdoc.asp?USERID=kheindl&DOCID=ASB-912-051&S_TYPE=NW
>
>ASB-914-034 -
>http://www.rotax-owner.com/si_tb_info/getdoc.asp?USERID=kheindl&DOCID=ASB-914-034&S_TYPE=NW
>
>ASB-912-051UL -
>http://www.rotax-owner.com/si_tb_info/getdoc.asp?USERID=kheindl&DOCID=ASB-912-051UL&S_TYPE=NW
>
>ASB-914-034UL -
>http://www.rotax-owner.com/si_tb_info/getdoc.asp?USERID=kheindl&DOCID=ASB-914-034UL&S_TYPE=NW
>
>** Important Note!
>Rotax releases separate Service Bulletins for non-certified engine models.
>These service bulletins only contain information regarding the
>non-certified engine models affected by the service bulletin.
>Full service bulletin information and instructions are found in the
>certified service bulletin (without the UL designator).
>Owners and operators of non-certified engine models must download and
>review both the certified and UL versions of the service bulletin to obtain
>complete service information. This e-mail update is provided as a free
>service to registered users.
>
>SERVICE BULLETIN SUMMARY:
>THIS SUMMARY IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE THE
>INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE BULLETINS.
>ALL OWNERS, OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL SHOULD OBTAIN AND CAREFULLY
>REVIEW THE FULL TEXT OF EACH SERVICE BULLETIN.
>
>In a limited number of cases, certain conditions may lead to increased wear
>on the camshaft and/or hydraulic lifters. Examination of the amount and
>consistency of the residue captured on the engine magnetic plug can help to
>determine if increased camshaft / hydraulic lifter wear is occurring.
>
>Owners and operators of all affected engines must have the engine magnetic
>plug inspected as per the schedules set out in the Alert Service Bulletins.
>
>IMPORTANT NOTE!
>Section 1.1 of the Alert Service Bulletins (Engines Affected), sets out
>certain serial number ranges where compliance with Section 1.5a (inspection
>of magnetic plug prior to engine installation or first engine start up) has
>already been accomplished prior to engine delivery. Please note that these
>engines must still comply with all of the remaining items found in Section
>1.5 Compliance including a one time inspection of magnetic plug within
>the next 5 hours of operation and inspection of the magnetic plug at each
>engine oil change thereafter.
>
>If owners or operators have any questions regarding the engine serial
>numbers affected by this Alert Service Bulletin or the specific compliance
>steps required for any particular engine serial number, they should contact
>their nearest authorized distributor or service center as soon as possible.
>
>SERVICE NOTE - REMOVAL OF MAGNETIC PLUG!
>Field experience has indicated that extra care must be used when removing
>the magnetic plug. To prevent damage to the magnetic plug, removal of the
>magnetic plug should only be attempted using a high quality (i.e. Snap-On
>brand) TORX 40 driver. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE MAGNETIC PLUG WITH AN
>ALLEN WRENCH ON AFFECTED ENGINES!
>
>For additional instructions or assistance with magnetic plug removal,
>please contact your nearest Authorized Service Center.
>
>
>This e-mail update is provided as a free service to registered users.
>
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>
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>
>
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