Normal Operating Procedure - Continental Motors A Series Operator's Manual

SECTION II
NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURE
CA UTI ON . . . This section pertains to operatioll IIl1der aJ'erage
climatic conditions. The pilot sllOuld tllOrollghly familiari::e
himself with Section V, Abnormal Operatillg COlldirol1s. TI'hel1el'er
such abnormal conditions are ellCOIIII tered or
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ticipated, the
procedures and techniques for normal operatioll shollld be tailored
accordingly. For example, if the aircraft is to be temporarily
operated in extreme cold or hot weather, cOllsideratiOiI shollid be
given to an early
oil
change and/or a rou tine illspec tioll sen'icillg.
GENERAL.
The life of your engine is determined by the care it receives.
Follow the instructions contained in this manual carefully.
The engine receives a run-in operation before leaving the factory.
Therefore, no break-in schedule need be followed. 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 80/87. In case
the grade required is not available, use a higher rating. Ne\"er 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. This
would 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.
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