through the transparent cup
wall. Water, being heavier,
will settle to the bottom of
the cup, while the colored
fuel will remain on top.
Continue taking fuel samples
until
all
water
is
purged
from the tank.
The fuel tank selector valve
drain control
is
on the cab-
in floor forward of the pi-
lot's seat.
To
flush the fuel
~GURE
,..
5.
SELECTOR
selector valve sump and the
VALVE
CONTROLS
lines leading from the wing
t~nks to the selector valve, turn the selector handle to the
left, and pull the fuel drain control for about five seconds.
Repeat the procedure for the right tank, being sure that the
fuel drain control knob
is
returned to the closed position
and that the drain valve
is
not leaking.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
The new Lycoming engine
has been carefully run- in
and rigidly tested at the
factory. Operate the new
engine at full power within
the limitations given in Sec-
tion
V.
Before every flight,
check the engine oil level
and replenish as necessary.
(During the first
50
hours
of operation, add only
straight mineral oil. Do
not add a detergent-type
oil.
)
Oil capacity
is
eight
3?i&re
$-6
shows
F1GURE7-6s
OILDIP-
thedipstickanditsaccess
STICK ACCESS
cover-located in the rear
area of the engine cowling.
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