Starter - Superior Vantage Engine O-360 SERIES Maintenance Manual

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General
Maintenance of the Front Section of the O-360
and IO-360 series Vantage Engine includes the
starter and, if furnished, alternator and propeller
governor systems.
alternators, and propeller governors must be
performed by approved facilities

Starter

Improper functioning of the starter is typically
indicated by grinding sounds, smoke or a
burning smell, or failure to turn the engine. See
aircraft manufacturer's troubleshooting guide for
additional information.
Before performing maintenance on the starter,
ground magneto P-leads and disconnect
ignition harness "B" nuts from spark plugs.
The starter should be overhauled or replaced at
engine overhaul or a maximum of 2700 hours of
operation. No other maintenance is required.
Starter Replacement
The starters used on the Superior Vantage
Engines are for 12 or 24 volt electrical systems,
as required by the airframe, and have a drive
gear appropriate for a 149 tooth ring gear.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THE IGNITION
HARNESS "B" NUTS ON THE SPARK PLUGS
UNTIL THE INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN
BODILY INJURY WHEN THE PROPELLER IS
ROTATED DURING INSTALLATION.
© March 2006 Superior Air Parts Inc.
Maintenance Manual
O-360 and IO-360 Series Engines
FRONT SECTION
Overhaul of starters,
Removal of the starter requires disconnecting
the electrical power supply from the airframe
battery and removing the four nuts or bolts
attaching the starter to the pad on the
crankcase.
Install the new starter, using new lock washers,
by torquing the three nuts and one bolt to 100 in-
lb as shown in Figure 72-10-01.1.
If using the Sky-Tec 149NL starter in a 12 volt
application, install jumper between large battery
power terminal and the smaller 'S' terminal. For
24 volt applications remove jumper.
Torque power terminal nut to 60 in-lb and 'S'
terminal nut to 10 in-lb. Place MS2571S and
MS2571-2S (or similar) nipples over terminal
connections.
Reconnect the electrical power
supply from the airframe.
Reconnect ignition harness "B" nuts and
unground magneto P-leads.
checking starter for proper operation.
1
Start aircraft,
72-10-00
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