4-4. ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
Mixture control in IDLE CUTOFF position.
Fuel shutoff valve in ON position.
Release throttle friction lock; rotate throttle partially open
(approximately 1/2 inch).
Turn fuel boost pump to ON position; check for pressure indication.
Push mixture control in FULL RICH for 2.5 to 3 seconds, return
mixture control to IDLE CUTOFF position.
Turn fuel boost pump to OFF position.
Magneto switch to BOTH.
CAU TION
FOR NOR MAL OP ER A TIONS, DO NOT OPEN
THE THROT TLE MORE THAN 1/8 INCH
DURING STARTING. AN OVERSPEED MAY
RE SULT WITH EX CES SIVE THROT TLE
OPENING.
Close throttle, then open throttle 1/8-inch. Engage starter.
NOTE: The en gine will usu ally start, within the first
few turns.
NOTE: Idle mix ture and rpm are set at home base al ti -
tude. When en gine starts are to be made at al ti tudes
con sid er ably higher than home base, more throt tle
open ing may be re quired.
Disengage starter when engine starts, push mixture control to FULL
RICH position.
CAU TION
DO NOT EX CEED 1600 RPM WITH ROTOR DIS -
EN GAGED. DIS RE GARD OF THIS LIM I TA -
TION MAY RE SULT IN STRUC TURAL
DAM AGE TO THE LOWER COU PLING DRIVE
SHAFT.
Stabilize engine at approximately 1400 rpm.
Normal Procedures
Pilot's Flight Manual
Reissued:
16 Jan 2019
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Model 269C Helicopter
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