Textron Lycoming IO-540 Series User Manual

TEXTRON
LYCOMING
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
0-540
& 10-540
SERIES
SECTION 6
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Experience
has proven
that
the best
method
of trouble-shooting
is to
decide
on the
various
causes
of a given
trouble
and
then to
eliminate
causes
one
by one,
beginning
with
the
most
probable.
The
following
charts
list
some
of the more
common
troubles,
which
may be encountered
in main-
taining
engines;
their probable
causes
and remedies.
1.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
-
ENGINE.
TROUBLE
PROBABLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Failure
of Engine
to Start
Lack of fuel
Overpriming
Defective
spark
plugs
Defective
ignition
wire
Defective
battery
Check
if fuel valve
is on.
Check
fuel
system
for
leaks. Fill
fuel tank.
Clean
dirty
lines, strainers
or
fuel
valves.
Leave
ignition
"off"
and
mixture
control
in "Idle
Cut-Off",
open
throttle
and
"unload"
engine
by
cranking for a few
seconds.
Turn ignition
switch
on and
proceed to
start
in
a normal
manner.
Clean
and
adjust
or
replace
spark
plugs.
Check
with
electric
tester,
and replace
any
defective
wires.
Replace
with charged
battery.
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Textron Lycoming IO-540 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Textron
Model	Lycoming IO-540 Series
Category	Engine
Language	English