Installation & Operation Manual
O-360 and IO-360 Series Engines
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© March 2004 Superior Air Parts Inc. Chapter 7 • Abnormal Operating Procedures
CHAPTER 7
Abnormal Operating Procedures
1. GENERAL
This section provides the Fault Isolation
procedures as a guide. Review all probable
causes given. Testing is limited to the continuity
checks of the ignition wiring harness. The fault
isolation sequence is in order of approximate
ease of checking, not necessarily in order of
probability.
WARNING: OPERATION OF A DEFECTIVE
ENGINE WITHOUT A PRELIMINARY
EXAMINATION CAN CAUSE FURTHER
DAMAGE TO A DISABLED COMPONENT
AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONNEL.
MAKE SURE THOROUGH INSPECTION AND
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES ARE
ACCOMPLISHED. THIS WILL HELP TO
PREVENT INJURIES TO PERSONNEL
AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: FUEL IS TOXIC AND
FLAMMABLE. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.
USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA FREE
FROM SPARKS, FLAME, OR HOT
SURFACES. PUT ON SPLASH GOGGLES,
SOLVENT-RESISTANT GLOVES, AND
OTHER PROTECTIVE GEAR. IN CASE OF
EYE CONTACT, FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
15 MINUTES AND SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT,
WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
WARNING: HOT OIL MAY CAUSE BURNS
TO EYES AND SKIN. PUT ON SPLASH
GOGGLES, INSULATED GLOVES, AND
OTHER PROTECTIVE GEAR. IN CASE OF
EYE CONTACT, FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
15 MINUTES AND SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT,
WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
Symptom
Table
Engine will not start
7.1
Rough Idling
7.2
Engine Not Able to Develop Full Power
7.3
Rough Engine Operation
7.4
Low Power and Engine Runs Rough
7.5
Low Oil Pressure On Engine Gage
7.6
High Oil Temperature
7.7
Excessive Oil Consumption
7.8
Table 7-1 • Abnormal Operating Procedures