2
st
Edition, April 22
th
, 2008
P2002 Sierra
M A I N T E N A N C E M A N U A L
SECTION D
POWERPLANT
pag.
D-4
2 - GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES
2.1 IDLE SPEED SYNCHRONIZATION
With the exception of idle speed synchronization, no other carb. regulations
are required. Fuel mixture is controlled and set by manufacturer and requires
no further adjustment.
2.2 ORDINARY SERVICING
For all servicing operations refer to the Maintenance Manual (Line Mainte-
nance) (p/n 899372 Issue 0 of 1/9/1998 and later versions) furnished along
with the present manual.
3 - PROPELLER
The propeller is manufactured by “F.lli Tonini” and is all-wood, with com-
posite reinforced leading edge and blade protective finished with special
lacquer coating.
3.1 PROPELLER REMOVAL
To remove propeller use the following procedure:
A)
Remove screws holding spinner dome to spinner bulkhead;
B)
Remove safetying;
C)
Remove bolts that secure prop to hub.
After removal, do not lay propeller down on its tip but always lay flat and
away from sources of humidity, heat or, in any case, away from areas subject
to excessive temperature change.
3.2 PROPELLER INSTALLATION
To install propeller, follow procedure below insuring propeller is correctly
aligned with hub before tightening bolts:
A)
Carefully clean hub area insuring no oil traces are present;
B)
Check bolts for cracks, rust, proper thread and cleanliness;
C)
Check spinner bulkhead for cracks or deformations;
D)
Check spinner for cracks and deformations;
E)
Install spinner spacer and prop;
F)
Insert washers and fasten locknuts (bolt torque = 18 Nm);
G)
Safety all bolts;
H)
Install spinner.