Cessna 182 - NORMAL ENGINE START

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NORMAL ENGINE START
10. Proper fuel management and throttle adjustments are the critical determining factors in
securing an easy start from this fuel injected engine.
11. The procedure below is effective under nearly all operating conditions. Even when
attempting to start a warm / hot engine, conduct a NORMAL START using a small amount of
PRIME. Unless there is a valid reason to conduct a HOT START or a FLOODED START, the
first start attempt should be a NORMAL START.
NORMAL ENGINE START
ACTION
CHECK
NOTES
1. Master Switch
Select ON
Ensure both sides are on
2. Anti-collision lights
On
3. Brakes
Apply
Do not rely on parking brake.
4. Prop area
All clear
5. Throttle
SET 1/4 INCH
6. Propeller
FULL FINE
7. Mixture
FULL RICH
8. Aux Fuel Pump
PRIME for approximately 3
seconds, then promptly OFF
If engine is COLD, more
prime may be required
If engine is WARM, little or no
prime is required.
If engine is HOT and will not
start, use HOT START
procedure
9. Starter
Engage until engine starts
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter
longer than 30 seconds as it
may overheat. If starter has
been engaged for extended
period, allow to cool for 3
minutes.
CAUTION
Immediately release the
starter upon partial firing, and
do not re-engage until the
prop is completely stopped.
CAUTION
If the propeller does not
immediately turn upon