Lycoming TEO-540-A1A Installation And Operation Manual page 84

WARNING DO NOT OPERATE A MALFUNCTIONING ENGINE. OPERATION OF
3. Set the Master Power selector switch to the ON position.
4. Propeller - check clear.
5. Turn the Fuel Selector ON.
6. If installed, turn the boost pump to the ON or AUTO position
7. Put the power control to the IDLE position.
NOTICE: For switch information, refer to the airframe manufacturer's handbook.
8. Set the Ignition switch to ON.
NOTICE: A low battery, engine speed less than 250 rpm, or sub-zero temperatures can prevent
engine start. Refer to the section "Apply Heat to a Cold Engine" in the "Engine
Conditions" chapter.
9. Wait until the NTO PRI and NTO SEC annunciators go out.
10. Energize the starter (not to exceed 10 seconds) until the engine starts.
11. If an electronic governor is installed, increase rpm to 1800. Do not exceed oil pressure of 115
psi (793 kPa).
CAUTION
12. Monitor engine instrumentation for indicated oil pressure. If there is no oil pressure
indication within 10 seconds, stop the engine. Contact Lycoming Engines.
Engine Operation
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A MALFUNCTIONING ENGINE CAN RESULT IN ADDITIONAL
DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE, POSSIBLE BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
DO NOT ENERGIZE THE STARTER FOR PERIODS OVER 10
SECONDS. LET THE STARTER COOL FOR 30 SECONDS AFTER
EACH ENERGIZATION. DO NOT TRY MORE THAN FIVE ENGINE
STARTS WITHIN A 2-MINUTE PERIOD.
IF THE STARTER FAILS TO ENERGIZE AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS,
IDENTIFY AND CORRECT THE CAUSE.
DO NOT EXCEED THE IDLE RPM (SET BY THE AIRFRAME
MANUFACTURER) UNTIL THE OIL PRESSURE IS STABLE ABOVE
THE MINIMUM IDLING RANGE. IF THE OIL PRESSURE DOES NOT
INCREASE TO THE MINIMUM PRESSURE WITHIN 10 SECONDS,
TURN OFF THE ENGINE. CONTACT LYCOMING ENGINES.
DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 2500 RPM
UNLESS THE OIL TEMPERATURE IS AT A MINIMUM OF 140°F (60°C)
AND THE OIL PRESSURE IS AT 115 PSI (793 KPA) FOR INITIAL
START AND WARM-UP. ENGINE DAMAGE CAN OCCUR IF THE OIL
TEMPERATURE OR OIL PRESSURE IS NOT AT THE SPECIFIED
MINIMUM LEVELS.
TEO-540-A1A Engine Installation and Operation Manual
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