Continental Motors TSIOL-550-C Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual page 34

Emergency Procedures
e. Insure that aircraft tie-downs are
installed and verify that the cabin
door latch is open.
Do not stand within the arc of the
f.
propeller blades while turning the
propeller.
4. Proper procedures require thorough application
of preheat to all parts of the engine. Apply
preheated air directly to the oil sump, oil filter,
external oil lines, oil cooler, coolant radiator and
cylinder assemblies. Continue to apply heat for a
minimum of 30 minutes.
5. Start the engine immediately after completion of
the preheating process. Since the engine will be
warm use the normal start procedure.
NOTE...
If oil pressure is not indicated within one minute
shut the engine down and determine the cause.
6. Operate the engine at 1000 RPM until some oil
temperature is indicated. Monitor oil pressure
closely, if necessary retard throttles to maintain
oil pressure below 100 PSI. If oil pressure is less
than 30 PSI or cannot be maintained below 100
PSI shut the engine down and repeat the
preheating process.
CAUTION...
Do not operate the engine at speeds above 1700
RPM unless oil temperature is 75 ° F minimum and
oil pressure is within specified limits of 30-60 PSI.
7. Before take off run the engine up to 1700 RPM.
If necessary approach this RPM in increments to
prevent oil pressure from exceeding 100 PSI.
WARNING
Operation of the engine above 1700 RPM
before reaching minimum oil temperature
may result in engine malfunction, engine
failure, injury or death.
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NOTE....
Prior to operation in hot weather conditions, insure
that the engine is serviced with the correct viscosity
oil.
HOT WEATHER OPERATION (Ambient
Temperature in excess of 90 ° F)
1. Ground Operation
Temperature Conditions:
Monitor oil and coolant temperatures closely
during taxiing and engine run-up. Do not operate
the engine at high RPM except for required
operational checks. If takeoff is not made
immediately following engine run-up, face the
aircraft into the wind with the engine idling at
900 to 1000 RPM. It may be necessary to
operate the fuel boost pumps to suppress fuel
vaporization in the fuel supply to the engine.
Refer to Pilot's Operating Handbook / Airplane
Flight Manual concerning operation of boost
pump.
2. Takeoff and Initial Climb-out:
Place mixture in FULL RICH position. Perform
normal takeoff. Monitor temperatures closely
and maintain sufficient air speed to cool the
engine. If higher than desired temperatures are
experienced during the climb phase establish a
higher climb speed consistent with safety to
provide increased cooling for engine.
GROUND OPERATION AT HIGH
ALTITUDE AIRPORTS
Idle fuel mixture may be rich at high density
altitudes. It may be necessary to manually lean the
mixture to sustain engine operation at low RPM.
in High Ambient