Continental L-Head Overhaul Manual - Igor Chudov

CONTINENTAL L-HEAD ENGINE MANUAL Page 19
2. Disengage Power Take-Off -- (if equipped)
Starting engine under load throws overload on
starter and battery.
8. Check Oil Pressure
N Series
F Series
(with F400L00223 oil
pressure relief spring)
F Series
(with 10EL00230 oil
pressure relief spring)
Y-M Series
B Series
MODEL OIL PRESSURE
30-40¢~
3o-40#
40-50#
~Refer to pages 5 & 6 for additional
information.
oil pressure
Figure 33 ~ Power Take-off
3. Open throttle Control about 1/3 open
4. Turn on Ignition Switch
5. Pull Out Choke (if manually operated)
But avoid flooding the engine. Operate the engine
without choking as soon after starting as possible.
6. Push Starter Button In
Keep on until engine starts ; but not longer than 15
seconds at a time.
Figure 35- Oil Pressure Chart
(Other pressures available for special Applications)
9. Check Water Temperature
Figure 36 w Water Temperature Gauge
10. Check ignition timing
CAUTION:
After starting new engine- run it at izlle
for 5 minutes, then stop engine and recheck
oil level in crankcase- then bring oil level
to high mark on dipstick.
Figure 34--Instrument Panel
7. Warm-up Before Applying Load
Idle the engine about 700 R.P.M. for a few minutes
to circulate and warm oil -- then increase the speed
to approximately half throttle until the engine
water reaches 10/) ° F. This procedure will prolong
the engine life.
IMPORTANT!
Breaking in a new or rebuilt engine--for
peak performance and economical operation,
~ne ]o~towmg adjustments should be made at
end of first 50 hrs. operatzon.
1) Torque down cylinder head studs to
specifications.
2) Adjust valve tappets to specified
clearances.
3) Adjust idle mixture and idle speed
to 400-600 R.P.M.