IO-240 Series Engine Installation & Operation Manual
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31 October 2011
Engine Installation
e. Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor connections
f. Manifold pressure gauge line
g. Throttle and mixture control cables
h. Remaining airframe manufacturer’s supplied accessories and instrument
connections
12. Perform the “Engine Pre-oiling” procedure according to Section 3-2.3.1.
13. Complete a “Fuel Purge and Leak Check” according to instructions in Section 3-
WARNING
Do not operate the engine until all hardware, spark plugs,
gaskets, and seals are in place and torqued and the oil sump is
properly filled to the specified capacity with oil.
14. Perform the “Engine Operational Check” according to instructions in Section 6-3.7
of the Maintenance and Overhaul Manual (M-6).
3-2.3.1. Engine Pre-oiling
NOTE: f engine cylinders were installed or the engine is new or has been
overhauled, follow the “Engine Preoiling Method 1” instruction in
Section 3-2.3.1.1.
Engine pre-oiling must be accomplished prior to engine start-up after engine installation
or overhaul/re-assembly. Two methods are provided in Section 3-2.3.1.1 and Section 3-
2.3.1.2; “Engine Preoiling Method 1” is preferred.
3-2.3.1.1. Engine Preoiling Method 1
1. Install and torque the spark plugs and ignition lead wires according to the “Spark
Plug Maintenance” instructions in Section 6-3.9.2 and “Ignition Harness
Maintenance” instructions in Section 6-3.9.3 of the Maintenance and Overhaul
Manual (M-6).
2. Verify lubrication lines, fittings, hoses, screens, and filters are in place prior to pre-
oiling.
3. Obtain a 1-gallon capacity bladder-type pressure pot with 50 psi output pressure (not
to exceed 60 psi).
4. Connect the pre-oiler supply hose to the engine oil pressure output (fitting). It may
be necessary to disconnect the airframe oil pressure sensor fitting according to the
airframe manufacturer's instructions.
5. Remove the rocker covers.
6. Open the pre-oiler valve and monitor the rocker areas for oil flow. Depending upon
oil temperature, it may take up to 20 minutes to see an indication of oil flow.
7. Close the pre-oiler valve upon verification of oil flow at the rocker arms.
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