TEXTRON
LYCOMING
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
0-360 and ASSOCIATED
MODELS
SECTION 5
d.
Generator or
Alternator
Output - The
generator or
alternator
(whichever is applicable)
should be checked to
determine that the
specified
voltage and current
are being obtained.
2.
FUEL SYSTEM.
a. Repair of Fuel Leaks - In
the event a line or fitting in
the fuel system
is replaced, only a fuel soluble
lubricant such as clean
engine oil or
Loctite Hydraulic Sealant may be used on tapered threads. Do not use
any other form of thread compound.
b. Carburetor or Fuel
Injector (Except Simmonds
Injectors) Fuel Inlet
Screen Assembly - Remove the assembly and check the screen for
distortion or openings in the strainer. Replace for either of these
conditions. Clean screen assembly in solvent and dry with compressed
air and reinstall. The fuel inlet screen assembly is tightened to 35-40
inch pounds on carburetors and 65-70 inch pounds on fuel injectors.
The hex head plug on pressure carburetors is tightened to 160-175
inch pounds.
c. Fuel Grades and Limitations - The recommended aviation grade fuel
for the subject engines is listed in Section 3, item 8.
In the event that the
specified fuel is not available
at some locations, it
is permissible to
use higher octane fuel. Fuel
of a lower octane than
specified is not to be used.
Under no circumstances should
automotive
fuel be used (regardless of octane rating).
NOTE
It is recommended
that personnel be familiar
with Service Instruction No.
1070 regarding specified fuel for Lycoming engines.
d. Air Intake Ducts and Filter - Check all air intake ducts for dirt or
restrictions. Inspect
and service air filters as instructed
in the airframe
manufacturer's handbook.
e. Idle Speed
and Mixture
Adjustment -
(1) Start the engine and warm up in the usual manner until oil and
cylinder
head temperatures
are normal.
(2) Check
magnetos. If the "mag-drop"
is normal, proceed with idle
adjustment.
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