Starting The Engine - Piper CHEROKEE 180 Owner's Handbook Manual

SECTION III
CHEROKEE 180
c.
Drain
fuel
system sump
(left side
of aircraft).
d. Check
that
fuel
system
vents are open.
e.
Check
main
landing gear
shock struts
for
proper inflation
(approximately
4.50
inches
showing).
f. Check
tires
for
cuts, wear and
proper
inflation.
g.
Check
brake blocks
and
discs for
wear
and damage.
4.
a.
Check
windshield
for
cleanliness.
b.
Check propeller and spinner for
defects
or
nicks.
c.
Check for
obvious
fuel
or oil
leaks.
d.
Check
oil
level
(insure
dipstick
is properly
seated).
e.
Check
cowling
and
inspection
covers
for
security.
f. Check
nose wheel tire
for inflation
and wear.
g. Check
nose
gear
shock strut
for proper
inflation
(approximately
3.25 inches
showing).
h. Check for foreign
matter
in
air
inlet.
5.
a.
Stow
tow-bar
and control
locks if
used.
b.
Check
baggage
for
storage
and security.
c.
Close
and
secure the
baggage
compartment
door.
6.
a.
Upon
entering airplane remove
seat belt securing
contról
wheel.
Check
that all primary
flight
controls
operate
properly.
b.
Close
and
secure
cabin
door.
c. Check
that
required
papers
are
in
order and
in
the
airplane.
d. Fasten seat
belts
and shoulder
harness. Check
function
of
inertia
reel.
STARTING ENGINE
1.
Set parking brake
ON.
2.
Set
the carburetor
heat
control
in
the
full COLD position.
3.
Select
the
desired
tank with
fuel
selector valve.
Starting Engine When Cold:
1. Open
throttle
approximately
1/4 inch.
2. Turn
the master
switch ON.
3.
Turn the
electric
fuel
pump ON.
4. Move
the
mixture
control to
FULL
RICH.
5. Engage
the starter
by
rotating
magneto
switch
clockwise
and
pressmg
m.
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