Cozy III
Pilot’s Operating Handbook Page 17
If the carburetor on your engine does not have an accelerator
pump, install a primer. Starting can be very difficult without
priming the engine, particularly in cold weather. Some engines
have only one magneto equipped with an impulse coupling
(which retards the spark). In this event, the non-impulse magneto
should be turned off for starting, and turned on only after the
engine starts firing. If your COZY is starter equipped, use special
care that the prop is clear before starting. You will find that your
COZY attracts a lot of attention, and people like to stand around
and watch. Holler loud and wait for a response and time for
people to get out of the way. Have an outside observer confirm
that the prop is clear prior to starting.
COLD START
♦ Pump throttle once or twice (or prime)
♦ Mags OFF
♦ Pull engine through four blades
♦ Mags ON
♦ Grab prop about 1 ft. from tip; pull down onto compression,
and give prop a smooth flip. Repeat as necessary. If the
engine doesn't start after five or six pulls, see flooded start
procedure or very cold conditions procedure.
HOT START
♦ Leave throttle at idle (don’t pump)
♦ Mags ON
♦ Pull engine through gently
♦ If the engine gives no indication of starting after three or
four tries, use flooded start procedure.
FLOODED START
♦ Mags OFF
♦ Throttle open or 1/2 open
♦ Turn prop backwards about 10 blades to clear manifold of
fuel
♦ Set throttle 1/2 inch from closed
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