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TEO-540-A1A Engine Installation and Operation Manual
13. After engine operation at full power, slowly decrease the RPM to idle and let the engine
stabilize.
NOTICE: As needed, set fuel controls on new, rebuilt, or overhauled engine to 50 to 100 rpm
higher than usual idle speed (600 to 700 rpm) for the first 25 hours of operation -
then adjust to the usual setting after the first 25 hours of operation.
14. Shut down the engine per "Step 4. Engine Stop" procedure in the "Engine Initiation" chapter
of this manual.
15. After shutdown, examine the engine for oil and fuel leaks. Identify and correct the cause of
any leaks.
16. Per Chapter 12-10 in the TEO-540-A1A Engine Maintenance Manual:
A. Complete an oil change and replace the oil filter.
B. Remove, clean, and install the oil suction screen.
C. Add the correct grade and quantity of oil to the engine per the latest revision of Service
Instruction No. SI-1014 and Appendix A of this manual.
WARNING IF DURING AN OPERATIONAL TEST OR ENGINE IDLE
NOTICE: After the first 25 hours of operation, change the oil. Examine the oil filter and oil
suction screen. Refer to Chapter 12-10 in the TEO-540-A1A Engine Maintenance
Manual.
• Examine the air filters every other flight for dirt and be prepared to clean or
replace them if necessary.
• If the aircraft is flown in dusty conditions, more frequent oil changes are
recommended. Install dust covers over openings in the cowling for additional
protection.
Step 5. Engine Run-Up
WARNING IF DURING ENGINE RUN-UP OR ENGINE IDLE, ANY OPERATIONAL
PROBLEMS OCCUR, DO NOT TAKE-OFF. IDENTIFY AND CORRECT
THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM AND COMPLETE THE ENGINE RUN-UP
AGAIN.
Complete the engine run-up as follows:
1. Start the engine.
2. Make sure the oil temperature is above the specified minimum.
WARNING IF THE ENGINE IS OPERATED AT LOW OIL PRESSURE OR LOW OIL
3. Make sure the oil pressure and oil temperatures are within operating range (Appendix A).
4. Increase the power control to 1200 rpm and let it stabilize.
5. Pull the EEC/ECU circuit breaker.
6. As the engine continues to operate, increase the power control from 1200 to 1400 rpm over 2
minutes. Allow the engine to stabilize and continue to operate.
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October 2018
ANNUNCIATORS ILLUMINATE OR ANY OPERATIONAL
PROBLEMS OCCUR, IDENTIFY THE FAULT(S) USING THE FST,
CORRECT THE CONDITION(S), AND CLEAR THE FAULT(S) OR
CONTACT LYCOMING ENGINES.
LEVEL, THE ENGINE CAN MALFUNCTION OR STOP.
Engine Initiation
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