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When pulling the propeller through by hand, treat it as
if the ignition switch is turned on.
ground wire on either magneto could cause the engine to
fire.
In extremely cold (O°F and lower) weather, the use of an external
preheater (for both the engine and battery) and
is recommended whenever possible to obtain positive starting and to re
duce wear and abuse to the engine and the electrical system.
will thaw the oil trapped in the oil cooler, which probably will be con
gealed prior to starting in extremely cold temperatures.
external power source, the position of the master switch is important.
Refer to Section VD, paragraph Ground Service Plug Receptacle, for
operating details.
Cold weather starting procedures are as follows:
With Preheat:
(1)
With ignition switch "OFF", mixture full rich, and throttle
open
1/2",
is being turned over by hand.
Use heavy strokes of the primer for best atomization of
fuel.
t urn to the locked position to avoid the possibility of the
engine drawing fuel through the primer.
(2)
Clear propeller.
(3)
Turn master switch "ON. "
Turn ignition switch to "START."
(4)
(5)
Pull carburetor heat on after engine has started, and leave
on until the engine is running smoothly.
Without Preheat:
(1)
Prime the engine six to eight strokes while the propeller is
being turned by hand with mixture full rich and throttle open
Leave the primer charged and ready for stroke.
(2)
Clear propeller.
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prime the engine four to eight strokes as the propeller
After priming, push the primer
NOTE
A loose or broken
an
NOTE
all
external power source
Pre-heat
When using an
the way in and
1/2".
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