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Date of Issue: 04/2008
Revision: 1.0
4.4 Normal procedures
4.4.1 Before engine starting
1. Control system
- free & correct movement
2. Canopy
- clean
3. Brakes
- fully applied
4.
Safety harness
- tighten
4.4.2 Engine starting
1. Start the engine according to its manual procedure
2. Master switch
- switch on
3. Fuel Selector
- on
4. Choke (cold engine)
- pull to open and gradually release after
engine start
5. El. pump
- switch on
6. Starter
- hold activated to start the engine
CAUTION
The starter should be activated for a maximum of 10 sec., followed by
2 min. pause for engine cooling.
As soon as engine runs, adjust throttle to achieve smooth running at
approx. 2500 rpm. Check the oil pressure, which should increase
within 10 sec. Increase the engine speed after the oil pressure has
reached 29 psi and is steady.
To avoid shock loading, start the engine with the throttle lever set for
idling or 10% open at maximum, then wait 3 sec to reach constant
engine speed before new acceleration.
Only one magneto should be switched on (off) during ignition magneto
check.
