Textron Lycoming IO-540 Series User Manual

TEXTRON
LYCOMING
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
SECTION
6
0-540
&
10-540
SERIES
TROUBLE
Low
Power
and
Uneven Running
(Cont.)
Failure
of
Engine
to
Develop
Full
Power
Rough
Engine
PROBABLE CAUSE
Defective
spark
plug
terminal
connectors
Plugged
fuel
injector
nozzle
Leak
in induction
system
Defective
tachometer
Plugged
fuel
injector
nozzle
Throttle lever out of
adjustment
Improper
fuel
flow
Restriction
in air
scoop
Improper
fuel
Faulty
ignition
Cracked
engine
mount
Defective
mounting
bushings
Uneven
compression
REMEDY
Replace
connectors
on
spark
plug
wire.
Clean
or
replace
nozzle.
Tighten
all
connections
and
replace defective
parts.
Replace
tachometer.
Clean
or
replace
nozzle.
Adjust
throttle
lever.
Check
strainer,
gage
and
flow at
the fuel
line.
Examine
air
scoop and
remove
restrictions.
Drain
and refill
tank with
recommended
fuel.
Tighten
all connections.
Check
system
with
tester.
Check
ignition
timing.
Replace
or
repair
mounting.
Install
new
mounting
bushings.
Check
compression.
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Textron Lycoming IO-540 Series Specifications

General

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