DA20-C1 Flight Manual
Supplement 1
Doc # DA202-C1 April 16, 2009 Page S1 - 9
Revision 24 DOT Approved
B. Starting Engine Warm
1. Throttle IDLE
2. Mixture FULL RICH
3. Toe Brakes hold
4. Propeller Area clear
WARNING
ENSURE THAT PROPELLER AREA IS CLEAR!
CAUTION
DO NOT ENGAGE STARTER IF THE PROPELLER IS MOVING.
SERIOUS DAMAGE CAN RESULT.
NOTE
Steps 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are to be performed without delay between
steps.
5. Fuel Pump ON
6. Fuel Prime ON
7. Throttle Full for prime, 1 to 3 seconds before
starting
8. Throttle 1/2 - 1 inch OPEN (approximately)
9. Ignition Switch START, hold until engine starts or
for 10 seconds maximum (repeat
from Step 7 if engine does not start)
10. Starter Warning Light illuminated while ignition is in
START position
NOTE
Activate starter for maximum of 30 seconds only, followed by a
cooling period of 3-5 minutes.
11. Throttle 800 to 1000 RPM
12. Fuel Prime OFF
13. Engine Instruments check
NOTE
Excessive priming can result in a flooded engine. To clear a
flooded engine, turn off fuel pump and fuel prime, open throttle 1/2
- 1 inch and engage starter. The engine should start for a short
period and then stop. Excess fuel has now been cleared and
engine start from item 1 can be performed.