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Textron Lycoming IO-540 Series User Manual

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TEXTRON LYCOMING OPERATOR'S MANUAL
0-540 & 10-540 SERIES
SECTION 4
a. Ignition System -
(1) If fouling of spark plugs
has been apparent, clean them
and check
electrode gap. Rotate
bottom plugs to
upper position.
(2) Examine
spark plug leads of cable and
ceramics for corrosion and
deposits. This condition is evidence of either leaking spark plugs,
improper
cleaning
of the spark
plug walls or
connector ends.
Where
this condition
is found, clean the cable ends,
spark plug walls and
ceramics with a dry, clean
cloth or a clean cloth moistened
with
methyl-ethyl
ketone.
All parts
should be
clean and dry
before
reassembly.
(3) Check ignition harness
for security of mounting
clamps and be
sure connections
are
tight at spark
plug and magneto
terminals.
b. Fuel and
Induction System - Check
the primer lines for leaks and
security
of the clamps. Remove and
clean the fuel inlet strainers.
Check
the mixture control
and throttle linkage for
travel, freedom of move-
ment, security of the clamps
and lubricate if necessary.
Check the air
intake ducts
for leaks, security,
filter damage;
evidence
of dust or other
solid
material in the ducts is indicative
of inadequate filter care or
damag-
ed filter. Check
vent lines for
evidence of
fuel or oil seepage;
if pre-
sent, fuel pump may require replacement.
c. Lubrication System -
(1) Check
oil lines for leaks, particularly
at connections; for security
of anchorage
and for wear due to
rubbing or vibration, for dents
and
cracks.
(2) Replace elements
on external full flow oil filters.
Before dispos-
ing
of used element check interior
folds for traces of metal
particles
that might be evidence of
internal engine damage. Drain
and renew
lubricating
oil. (Reference Service Instruction
No. 1014 for proper oil.)
d. Exhaust System
- Check attaching flanges at
exhaust ports on cylinders
for evidence of leakage. If
they are loose, they must be
removed and
machined flat before
they are reassembled and tightened.
Examine ex-
haust manifolds for general condition.
4-3

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BrandTextron
ModelLycoming IO-540 Series
CategoryEngine
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