Van's Aircraft RV-12 Pilot Operating Handbook page 47

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ENGINE START
Do not start engine with outside air temperature below
-13 F (-25 C) or above 120 F (50 C).
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Fuel Pressure – NORMAL
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Throttle – Cold Start – FULLY CLOSED
Warm Start – 1/8 in OPEN
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Choke – Cold Start–PULL OUT– HOLD
Warm Start – OFF
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Brakes – HOLD
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Propeller – CLEAR
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Ignition Key – ENGAGE
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Throttle/Choke – 2000 RPM
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Oil Pressure – CHECK 12 psi within 10 seconds or
immediately shutdown the engine
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Ammeter – CHARGING
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Choke – OFF
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Avionics Switch – ON
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Autopilot Switch – ON
Limit the use of the starter to 10 seconds duration maximum
with a two minute cooling off period between each starter
RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
CAUTION
CAUTION
engagement.
Date: 04/06/18
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