Prestarting; Starting - Continental Motors TSIO-520-BE Maintenance And Operator's Manual

6-1 GENERAL
CAUTION ... This section pertains to operation under standard environmental conditions. The pilot should
thoroughly familiarize himself with Chapter 8
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Abnormal Environmental Conditions. Whenever such abnormal
conditions are encountered or anticipated, the procedures and techniques for normal operation should be
tailored accordingly. For example, if the aircraft
is
to be temporarily operated in extreme cold or hot weather,
consideration should be given to an early oil change and/or routine inspection servicing.
The life of your engine is determined by the care it receives. Follow the instructions contained in this manual
carefully.
The engine received a run-in operation before leaving the factory. Therefore, no break-in schedule is
required. Straight mineral oil (MIL-C-6529 Type II) should be used for the first oil change period (25 hours).
The minimum grade aviation fuel for this engine is 100LL (Blue) or 100 (Green). If the minimum grade
required is not available, use a higher rating. Never use a lower rated fuel.
WARNING •.. The use of a lower octane rated fuel can cause pre.-ignition and/or detonation
which can damage an engine the first time high power is applied, possibly causing engine
failure. This could most likely occur on takeoff. If the aircraft is inadvertently serviced with the
wrong grade of fuel, then the fuel must be completely drained and the tank properly serviced,
prior to engine operation.
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PRESTARTING
Before each flight the engine and propeller should be examined for damage, oil or fuel leaks, security and
proper servicing.
1. Assure that fuel tanks contain proper type and quantity of fuel. (100LL-Blue, or 100 Green)
2. Drain a quantity of fuel from all sumps and strainers into a clean container. If water or foreign matter is
noted, continue draining until only clean fuel appears.
3. Check oil level in sump.
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STARTING
1. Fuel Selector - On.
2. Mixture - Full Rich.
3. Throttie - Full Forward.
4. Prop Control - Fu!I forward.
5. Master Switch - On.
6. Ignition Switch - On.
7. Auxil;ary Fuel Pump - Off.
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