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IO-240 Series Engine Installation & Operation Manual
31 October 2011
Engine Operation
4-3.2.2. Flooded Engine
WARNING
Do not operate the engine if hydraulic lock is suspected. Engine
damage may occur. Perform a “Hydraulic Lock Inspection”
according to instructions in Section 6-4.2 in the Maintenance
and Overhaul Manual (M-6). If no fuel drainage is observed,
discontinue starting attempts until the cause is determined.
If starting difficulty is experienced, verify fuel is running from the cylinder drains.
Persistent starting attempts, with no fuel venting overboard may be an indication of either
fuel starvation or hydraulic lock. Hydraulic lock is a condition where fluid accumulates in
the Induction System or the cylinder assembly.
4-3.2.3. Hot Start
NOTE: For several minutes after stopping a hot engine, heat soaked fuel
injection components, (especially the fuel pump, if equipped) may cause
fuel vaporization, making engine start difficult.
Supplement the AFM/POH normal starting instructions with the following steps:
1. Fuel Selector Valve .......................................... ON
2. Throttle.............................................................. CLOSED
3. Mixture Control ................................................ IDLE CUT OFF
4. Boost Pump....................................................... ON (15-20 seconds)
5. Boost Pump....................................................... OFF
6. Allow fuel to drain from intake prior to engine start; follow AFM/POH starting
instructions.
4-3.3. Ground Run-up
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the engine at run-up speed unless the
oil temperature is at least 75° F (24° C) and the oil pressure is within
the 30-60 psi range. Operating the engine above idle before reaching
minimum oil temperature may cause a loss of oil pressure and
engine damage.
1. Maneuver aircraft nose into wind
2. Throttle.............................................................. IDLE
CAUTION: Avoid prolonged idle at low RPM to prevent spark plug
fouling.
3. Mixture.............................................................. FULL RICH
4. Throttle.............................................................. 900-1200 RPM
5. Maintain engine RPM between 900 and 1000 RPM for at least one minute or until
engine oil temperature exceeds 75° F (24° C).
6. Cowling Flaps ................................................... FULL OPEN (if equipped)
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