MOONEY
M20TN - MODEL TYPE-S
SECTION IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
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AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
ORIGINAL ISSUE -- 04-02-2008
NOTE:
When starting engine using the approved external power source, no special start-
ing procedure is necessary. Use normal starting procedures below. DO NOT
START ENGINE IF BOTH BATTERIES ARE INCAPABLE OF STARTING ENGINE.
Recharge dead batteries for at least one hour (at 3 - 4 amps) before starting en-
gine. Only No. 1 battery (left side of tailcone) is connected to the Auxiliary Power
plug.
NORMAL ENGINE START
Before Starting Check List
COMPLETED
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Mixture
FULL RICH
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Throttle
FULL OPEN
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Prime the Engine
SWITCH HIGH BOOST ON 2 SECONDS
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Throttle Control
CLOSED THEN OPEN 1/8 TO 1/4 INCH
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Check Propeller Area
CLEAR
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Ignition Switch
TURN and PUSH TO START
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--CAUTION--
If no oil pressure is noted within 30 seconds, shut down the engine and investi-
gate the cause. Operating the engine without oil pressure may result in engine
damage or malfunction.
HOT ENGINE START
Before Starting Check List
COMPLETED
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Mixture
IDLE CUT OFF
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Propeller
FULL FWD (High RPM)
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Throttle Control
SET TO CLOSED
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Fuel Boost Pump
HIGH for 5 SEC (or LOW for 25 SEC) THEN SET TO OFF
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Engine Start
follow NORMAL procedures
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FLOODED ENGINE START
Before Starting Check List
COMPLETED
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Mixture
IDLE CUTOFF
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Throttle Control
1/2 OPEN
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Ignition Switch
TURN and PUSH TO START
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Mixture
slowly advance toward RICH until engine starts
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EXTREME COLD WEATHER ENGINE START
Refer to Continental Motors Engine Operating Manual OI--18 Section 7.5.1 for extreme cold
weather starting procedures.
--CAUTION--
For engine operation at outside air temperatures below - 25
C (- 13
F), the engine
and engine oil should be preheated to at least - 25
C (- 13F) before the engine is
started.
NOTE:
“START POWER” warning light should illuminate when Magneto/Starter switch is
in “START” position.
NOTE:
Cranking should be limited to 30 seconds, and several minutes allowed between
cranking periods to permit the starter to cool. Never engage starter while the
propeller is still turning.
Revision B -- 11-21-2014