Starting Engine - Piper ARCHER III Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES

4.13 STARTING ENGINE

(a) Starting Engine When Cold
Open the throttle lever approximately 1/4 inch. Turn ON the
battery master switch, alternator switch, left magneto switch and the
electric fuel pump.
Move the mixture control to full RICH, verify the propeller
area is clear and engage the starter. When the engine fires, release
the starter switch, and move the throttle to the desired setting. Turn
ON the right magneto switch. Check the oil pressure for a positive
indication.
If the engine does not fire within five to ten seconds, disengage
the starter, prime the engine and repeat the starting procedure.
(b) Normal Start; Hot Engine
Open the throttle approximately 1/2 inch. Turn ON the battery
master switch, alternator switch, left magneto switch and the electric
fuel pump. Move the mixture control lever to full RICH, verify the
propeller area is clear and engage the starter. When the engine fires,
release the starter switch and move the throttle to the desired setting.
Turn ON the right magneto switch. Check the oil pressure for a
positive indication.
(c) Engine Start When Flooded
The throttle lever should be full OPEN. Turn ON the battery
master switch, alternator switch, left magneto switch, and turn OFF
the electric fuel pump. Move the mixture control lever to idle cut-off,
verify the propeller area is clear and engage the starter. When the
engine fires, release the starter switch, advance the mixture and
retard the throttle. Turn ON the right magneto switch. Check the oil
pressure for a positive indication.
REPORT: VB-1611
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PA-28-181, ARCHER III
ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995
REVISED: APRIL 15, 2002