Taxiing; Amplified Procedures; Starting Engine - Cessna 182Q 1979 Pilot Operating Handbook

CESSNA
MODEL 182Q
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES
STARTING ENGINE
Ordinarily the engine starts easily with one or two strokes of the
primer in warm temperatures to six strokes in cold weather with the
throttle open approximately 1/2 inch. In extremely cold temperatures, it
may be necessary to continue priming while cranking. Weak intermittent
firing followed by puffs of black smoke from the exhaust stack indicates
overpriming or flooding. Excess fuel can be cleared from the combustion
chambers by the following procedure: Set the mixture control full lean and
the throttle full open; then crank the engine through several revolutions
with the starter. Repeat the starting procedure without any additional
priming.
If
the engine is underprimed (most likely in cold weather with a cold
engine) it will not fire at all. Additional priming will be necessary for the
next starting attempt. As soon as the cylinders begin to fire, open the
throttle slightly to keep it running.
If prolonged cranking is necessary, allow the starter motor to cool at
frequent intervals, since excessive heat may damage the armature.
After starting, if the oil gage does not begin to show pressure within 30
seconds in the summertime and about twice that long in very cold weather,
stop engine and investigate. Lack of oil pressure can cause serious engine
damage. After starting, avoid the use of carburetor heat unless icing
conditions prevail.
NOTE
Additional details concerning cold weather starting and
operation may be found under COLD WEATHER OPERA-
TION paragraphs in this section.
TAXIING
When taxiing, it is important that speed and use of brakes be held to a
minimum and that all controls be utilized (see Taxiing Diagram, figure 4-
2) to maintain directional control and balance.
The carburetor heat control knob should be pushed full in during all
ground operations unless heat is absolutely necessary for smooth engine
operation. When the knob is pUlled out to the heat position, air entering the
engine is not filtered.
1 October 1978
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