Hi! Ferg.
Yes it does, since the oil always drains in to the sump. Burping it gets
the oil pump primed full of oil and all scavenged away to the tank and so
ensures hydraulic push rods earliest oil pressure is achieved on start up.
It also primes the carbs with some fuel vapour. Not withstanding .."no burp"
.no oil or bust pipe or pump and that's the best time to find it !!.
To prop the engine (mags off!) also gives you a distinct "feel" of any
lacking cylinder compression.
That's why I do mine myself.
Regards and Happy New Year.
Bob H G-PTAG
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Fergus Kyle
Sent: 24 January 2010 19:55
Subject: Europa-List: COLD STARTING ROTAX 912S
I read with interest the thread about 'burping' the engine (shades of new
grandchild). I wonder if this applies to 914's as well, since many facets
are common to both?
Ferg
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