Textron Lycoming IO-540 Series User Manual

TEXTRON LYCOMING OPERATOR'S MANUAL
0-540 & 10-540 SERIES
SECTION 6
TROUBLE
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Rough Engine
(Cont.)
Low Oil
Pressure
Plugged
fuel
injector nozzle
Insufficient oil
Clean or
replace nozzle.
Fill sump to proper level
with recommended oil.
Defective
pressure
gage
Replace.
Air lock or dirt in
relief valve
Leak in suction line
or pressure line
High oil
temperature
Stoppage
in oil
pump
intake passage
Remove and clean oil
pressure
relief valve.
Check gasket between
accessory
housing
and
crankcase.
See 'High
Oil Temp-
erature" in "Trouble"
column.
Check line for obstruction.
Clean suction strainer.
High Oil
Temperature
Insufficient air cooling
Check air inlet and outlet
for deformation or
obstruction.
Insufficient oil supply
Defective
temperature
gage
Low
grade
of oil
Clogged
oil lines
or
strainers
Fill oil
sump to
proper
level with specified oil.
Replace gage.
Replace
with oil
conform-
ing to specifications.
Remove and clean oil
strainers.
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Textron Lycoming IO-540 Series Specifications

General

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