Engine Starting Process (completed by ground crew)
Turn ignition switch to Off
Retard Ignition
Throttle closed
Decompression lever to De-compress (lever pointing down)
Hand rotate the propeller 6 revolutions. This will draw a fresh fuel mixture charge into each cylinder
Close de-compression lever
Magneto switch to M1 (start)
Rapidly turn the Hand Start Magneto - Engine will fire
Idle at 200-250 rpm for 5 to 10 minutes
Slowly increase revolutions to 600 rpm
Magneto switch to M2 and check for rpm drop (magneto check)
Magneto switch to 2 and move ignition advance lever to mid position
When running cleanly, fully advance ignition and check full throttle against rpm reading
When engine checks are complete, idle at 300 – 350 rpm until the pilot is in the airplane
