Superior IO-360 SERIES User Manual

Installation & Operation Manual
O-360 and IO-360 Series Engines
© March 2004 Superior Air Parts Inc. Chapter 6 • Normal Operating Procedures
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
A. Preflight - Before starting the aircraft engine
for the first flight of the day, perform a Daily Pre-
Flight Inspection. Refer to Chapter Five, Section
5. Daily Pre-Flight Inspection.
B. Starting Procedures - The following
starting procedures are recommended,
however, the starting procedures for different
installations will require some variation from
these procedures. Refer to your airframe
operator's manual.
Table 6-1 • Normal Starting Procedures
Engine Equipped With
Float Type Carburetors
Engines Equipped With
Fuel Injectors
1. Set Carburetor heat control in the “Off”
position.
1. Set propeller governor control in the “Low
Pitch, Full RPM” position (where applicable).
2. Set propeller governor control in the “Low
Pitch, Full RPM” position (where applicable
2. Turn fuel valves “On”
3. Turn fuel valves “On” 3. Open throttle approximately ¼ travel.
4. Move mixture control to “Full Rich” 4.Turn on Master Switch
5. Turn on Master Switch 5. Turn on Boost Pump
6. Turn on Boost Pump (if installed) 6. Open throttle to wide open. Move mixture
control to “Full Rich” until a slight but steady
fuel flow is noted (approximately 3 to 5
seconds). Return mixture control to “Idle Cut-
off”.
7. Open throttle approximately ¼ travel.
Prime with 1 to 3 strokes of manual priming
pump or activate electric primer for 1 to 2
seconds.
7. Set magneto selector switch (consult
airframe manufacturer’s handbook for correct
position).
8. Set magneto selector switch (consult
airframe manufacturer’s handbook for correct
position.
8. Engage Starter.
9. Engage Starter 9. Release starter when engine fires. If both
magnetos are not on, switch to “Both”
10. Release starter when engine fires, open
throttle slightly to keep the engine running. If
both magnetos are not on, switch to “Both.”
10. Move mixture control slowly and smoothly
to “Full Rich” and retard the throttle to desired
idle speed.
11. Check oil pressure gage. If minimum oil
pressure is not indicated within thirty seconds,
stop engine and troubleshoot
11. Check oil pressure gage. If minimum oil
pressure is not indicated within thirty seconds,
stop engine and troubleshoot
HOT STARTS USE THE SAME PROCEDURE AS A NORMAL START
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PRIMING – OMIT PRIMING

Superior IO-360 SERIES Specifications

General

Brand	Superior
Model	IO-360 SERIES
Category	Engine
Language	English