Rotax 914 F Maintenance Manual page 4

11.8) Securing elements ................................................................................................... 80
11.8.1) Wire securing ............................................................................................. 80
11.8.2) Nut securing ............................................................................................... 81
11.9) Tightening torques .................................................................................................... 82
11.10) Treatment of corrosion and surface damages ......................................................... 84
11.11) Engine preservation ................................................................................................. 84
11.11.1) Preservation of a new engine ..................................................................... 85
11.11.2) Engine back to operation ............................................................................ 85
12) Maintenance Checks ........................................................................................... 88
12.1) Periodical maintenance ............................................................................................ 88
12.1.1) Operating-hours-related checks ................................................................ 88
12.1.2) Seasonal checks ....................................................................................... 88
12.2) Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................................. 89
12.3) Maintenance Instructions ......................................................................................... 90
12.3.1) Engine cleaning .......................................................................................... 90
12.3.2) Visual check of engine ............................................................................... 90
12.3.3) Leakage check........................................................................................... 92
12.3.4) Inspection of engine suspension ................................................................ 92
12.3.5) Inspection of external engine components ................................................ 92
12.3.6) Check of the waste gate ............................................................................ 93
12.3.7) Checking of propeller gearbox ................................................................... 93
12.3.8) Oil level check ........................................................................................... 94
12.3.9) Oil change .................................................................................................. 94
12.3.10) Oil filter - replacement and inspection ..................................................... 95
12.3.11) Inspection of the magnetic plug .................................................................. 96
12.3.12) Examination of the drive gear set ............................................................... 97
12.3.13) Check of the cooling system .................................................................... 101
12.3.14) Check of the air filter ................................................................................ 102
12.3.15) Checking of the carburetor ....................................................................... 103
12.3.16) Check of wiring ........................................................................................ 105
12.3.17) Check of V-belt tension ............................................................................ 106
12.3.18) Renewal of spark plugs ........................................................................... 107
12.3.19) Checking of spark plug connector for tight fit........................................... 107
12.3.20) Check of compression ............................................................................. 108
12.3.21) Inspection of the fuel filter in fuselage ...................................................... 109
12.3.22) Test run of engine ..................................................................................... 110
12.3.23) Renewal of rubber parts .......................................................................... 111
12.3.24) Overhaul ................................................................................................... 111
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12.3.13.1) Rinsing of cooling system ....................................................... 101
12.3.13.2) Coolant renewal ...................................................................... 101
12.3.15.1) Float chamber ......................................................................... 103
12.3.15.2) Inspection of the float needle valve ......................................... 103
12.3.15.3) Venting of the float chamber ................................................... 103
12.3.15.4) Calibration ............................................................................... 103
12.3.15.5) Carburetor synchronization .................................................... 103
12.3.15.6) Adjusting of the idle speed ...................................................... 103
12.3.15.7) Throttle cable and linkage ....................................................... 104
12.3.15.8) Checking of starting carburetor (choke) ................................. 104
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