First oil change - some questions

Hi all,

I am about to do my first annual oil change (my mechanic will be there if I need help, but I am trying to do it by myself). I have a couple of questions:

1) Burping the warm engine: I have always followed the rule to only burp (to check oil) on first flight on the morning, when engine is cool, to avoid the risk of a compression ignition which might be dangerous (to me, I mean). But the oil change procedure says first warm the engine and then burp to return all the oil to the tank prior to changing. Make sense, but sounds somewhat dangerous. Any recommendation on how to do this safely? Or can I assume that if the engine is only slightly warm (above the min. temp marker which in my gauge is 50ºC) it is safe to burp? My understanding is I do not want a really hot oil to change go avoid the risk of scalding, also.

2) Order of the steps: I am trying to do the checks on the order in the maintenance schedule checklist, as I understand the order is there for a reason. However, step 4 is inspecting the magnetic plug, step 5 inspect the oil filter, and oil change (including drain) is step 7. Does this mean I should check the plug and remove the filter with oil still in the system? Wouldn't the oil pour out when I remove the plug and / or the filter? Maybe I am just making my own problem here and is easier just to drain the oil, then check the plug and the filter, then refill. What is the common procedure?

Any advice is welcome. Thanks a lot,

Carlos