Step 2. Start The Engine - Lycoming IO-360-N1A Installation And Operation Manual

Step 2. Start the Engine

MAKE SURE THAT THE AREA AROUND THE PROPELLER IS CLEAR OF
PERSONNEL OR ANY OBSTRUCTION BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE. IF THE PROPELLER HITS AN OBJECT, DO NOT PROCEED
WITH FLIGHT. REFER TO THE LATEST REVISION OF SERVICE
BULLETIN NO. SB-533.
NOTICE: If the engine is to be started in an environment at temperatures less than 10°F (-12°C),
refer to the section "Apply Heat to a Cold Engine" in the "Engine Conditions" chapter
in this manual. If the engine is to be operated at temperatures over 90°F (32°C), refer to
"Engine Operation in Hot Weather" in the "Engine Conditions" chapter in this manual.
NOTICE: The following is Lycoming Engine's recommended start procedure. If there is any
variation between the start procedure in the aircraft manufacturer's Pilot Operating
Handbook (POH) and Lycoming Engine's recommended start procedure, follow the
aircraft manufacturer's procedure.
1. If the engine is newly installed or is to be put back into service after long-term storage, make
sure the pre-oil procedure was done. Refer to section "Step 13. Engine Pre-Oil Procedure" in
the "Engine Installation" chapter in this manual.
2. Complete specified steps for engine start recommended by the aircraft Pilot Operating
Handbook (POH), aircraft manufacturer, or Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) holder's
instructions.
3. Refer to the aircraft POH for the engine start settings and start procedure.
4. Set the alternate air control to the OFF position.
5. Set the propeller governor to FULL RPM.
6. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
7. Open the throttle approximately to 1/4 travel.
8. Turn the boost pump ON.
9. Move the mixture control to FULL RICH until a slight but steady flow is indicated.
10. Set the magneto select switch per the aircraft manufacturer's instructions.
NOTICE: For switch information, refer to the aircraft manufacturer's handbook
Engine Start and Operation
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EXAMINE THE ENGINE FOR HYDRAULIC LOCK. REFER TO THE IO-
360-N1A ENGINE MAINTENANCE MANUAL. DO NOT OPERATE
THE ENGINE IF HYDRAULIC LOCK IS POSSIBLE. HYDRAULIC
LOCK IS A CONDITION WHERE FLUID ACCUMULATES IN THE
INDUCTION SYSTEM OR THE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. HYDRAULIC
LOCK CAN CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE.
DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE A MALFUNCTIONING ENGINE.
OPERATION OF A MALFUNCTIONING ENGINE CAN RESULT IN
ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE, POSSIBLE BODILY INJURY
OR DEATH.
IO-360-N1A Engine Installation and Operation Manual
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February 2016