Cessna 177 SERIES Service Manual

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Figure 11-6.
Exhaust
System
made easier by the installation
of the manually-oper-
ated engine primer system. Fuel is supplied by a IWIN
line from the
fuel strainer to the
plunger type primer.
WA
Operating
the
primer forces
fuel
to the intake
valve
oort of the
cylinder.
Primer
lines should
be replaced
Do not heat
the oil above
121°C (250°F).
A
when crushed
or broken
and should
be properly
clamp-
flash fire
may result.
Before pulling
the
ed to prevent
vibration
and chafing.
With an
external
propeller
through,
ascertain
that
the mag-
power
receptacle installed,
an external power
source neto switch
is in the OFF position
to prevent
may be connected to assist in cold weather or low accidental firing of the engine.
battery
starting. Refer
to paragraph 11-88 for
use
of the external
power receptacle.
After
preheating
the oil, gasoline
may be mixed
with
the heated
oil
in a ratio
of
1 part fuel
to 12
parts
oil
The following
may
also be
used to
assist engine
before
pouring
into the
engine
oil sump.
If the free
starting
in extreme
cold
weather.
After the
last
air
temperature
is
below -29°C
(-20°F),
the engine
flight of
the day,
drain the
engine oil
into a
clean
compartment
should be
preheated
by a ground
heater.
container
so the oil
can be preheated.
Cover the
After
the engine
compartment
has
been preheated.
engine
to prevent
ice
or snow from
collecting
inside
inspect
all engine
drain and
vent lines
for presence
the
cowling.
When
preparing
the aircraft
for flight
of ice.
After this
procedure
has been
complied
with,
or engine
run-up
after these
conditions
have been
pull the propeller
through
several
revolutions
by
followed.
perheat the drained
oil.
hand
before starting
engine.
Change
7
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Cessna 177 SERIES Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Cessna
Engine Type	Piston
Wingspan	35 ft 6 in (10.82 m)
Seating Capacity	4
Number Built	4, 295
Engine	Lycoming O-360
Horsepower	180 hp
Maximum Takeoff Weight	2, 500 lb (1, 134 kg)