Warm-Up And Ground Check - Piper CHEROKEE ARROW 200 Owner's Handbook Manual

SECTION Ill
CHEROKEE "ARROW"
Starting With External Power Source:
An optional feature known as Piper External Power (PEP) allows
the operator to use an external battery to crank the engine without
having to gain access to the aircraft battery.
The procedure is as follows:
1. Turn aircraft MASTER SWITCH to OFF.
2. Connect RED lead of PEP kit jumper cable to POSITIVE (
+)
terminal of external12 volt battery and BLACK lead to NEGATIVE(-)
terminal.
3. Insert plug of jumper cable into socket located on aircraft
fuselage.
4. Turn aircraft MASTER SWITCH to ON and proceed with
NORMAL engine starting technique.
S. After engine has been started, turn MASTER SWITCH to OFF
and remove jumper cable plug from aircraft.
6. Turn aircraft MASTER SWITCH to ON and check alternator
ammeter for indication of output. DO NOT A TIEMPT FLIGHT IF
THERE IS NO INDICATION OF ALTERNATOR OUTPUT.
When the engine is firing evenly, advance the throttle to
800 RPM. If oil pressure is not indicated within thirty
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stop the engine and determine the trouble.
In cold weather it will
take a few seconds longer to get an oil pressure indication. If
the engine has failed to start, refer to the "Lycoming Operating
Handbook, Engine Troubles and Their Remedies."
Starter manufacturers recommend that cranking periods be
limited to thirty seconds with a two minute rest between cranking
periods. Longer cranking periods will shorten the life of the
starter.
WARM-UP AND GROUND CHECK
Warm-up the engine at 1400 to 1500 RPM for not more than
two minutes in warm weather, four minutes in cold weather. Avoid
prolonged idling at low RPM as this practice may result in fouled
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