Figure 5
Once the engines are started, and you have confirmed power is supplied by the alternators
(referencing the two load meters) you should turn on the rest of your lights. To learn more
about the details, plus also how to use the two auxiliary fuel pumps, please
read the POH.
5. Take another look at that left console panel (figure 2). See the two
vertically arrayed knobs (figure 6)? Those knobs perform two integrated
functions. They are starters as well as magneto switches. The top knob
controls the left engine and the bottom one controls the right engine. They
rotate clockwise and counter-clockwise by using your mouse to hover over
the knobs, click and hold the left mouse button, and slide the mouse right or
Figure 6
left to rotate the knobs. The starter is engaged when you rotate the knob
full clockwise. When you release the left mouse button the knob returns to the BOTH position
which activates the two magnetos.
Rotate those two starter/mag knobs to crank both engines. When you want to learn to check
the individual magnetos, you use those same knobs and rotate
them counter-clockwise to isolate the right and left mags for each
engine (note the “R” and “L” labels). When both engines are
started, then you are ready to proceed to the next step.
Figure 7
