Piper ARCHER III - Before Starting Engine; Normal Start - Cold Engine; Normal Start - Hot Engine

SECTION 4
PA-28-181, ARCHER III NORMAL PROCEDURES
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Brakes..................................................................................................................set
Circuit breakers ..........................................................................................check in
Alternate static source ......................................................................................OFF
Carburetor heat ........................................................................................full cold
Avionics............................................................................................................OFF
Fuel selector .........................................................................................desired tank
NORMAL START - COLD ENGINE
Throttle .................................................................................................1/4 in. open
Battery master switch.........................................................................................ON
Alternator switch................................................................................................ON
Left magneto switch........................................................................................ON
Electric fuel pump..............................................................................................ON
Mixture ....................................................................................................full RICH
Propeller...........................................................................................................clear
Starter ...........................................................................................................engage
Throttle...........................................................................................................adjust
Right magneto switch ........................................................................................ON
Oil pressure.....................................................................................................check
NOTE: If engine does not start within 10 seconds, prime and
repeat starting procedure. Starter manufacturer recommends
starter cranking periods be limited to 10 seconds with a 2 minute
rest period between cranking periods. Maximum of 5 start
periods allowed. If start is not achieved on fifth attempt allow
starter to cool for 30 minutes before attempting additional starts.
NORMAL START - HOT ENGINE
Throttle .................................................................................................1/2 in. open
Battery master switch.........................................................................................ON
Alternator switch................................................................................................ON
Left magneto switch........................................................................................ON
Electric fuel pump..............................................................................................ON
Mixture ....................................................................................................full RICH
Propeller...........................................................................................................clear
Starter ...........................................................................................................engage
Throttle...........................................................................................................adjust
Right magneto switch ........................................................................................ON
Oil pressure.....................................................................................................check
ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995 REPORT: VB-1611
REVISED: June 15, 2009 4-7
SECTION 4
PA-28-181, ARCHER III NORMAL PROCEDURES
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Brakes..................................................................................................................set
Circuit breakers ..........................................................................................check in
Alternate static source ......................................................................................OFF
Carburetor heat ........................................................................................full cold
Avionics............................................................................................................OFF
Fuel selector .........................................................................................desired tank
NORMAL START - COLD ENGINE
Throttle .................................................................................................1/4 in. open
Battery master switch.........................................................................................ON
Alternator switch................................................................................................ON
Left magneto switch........................................................................................ON
Electric fuel pump..............................................................................................ON
Mixture ....................................................................................................full RICH
Propeller...........................................................................................................clear
Starter ...........................................................................................................engage
Throttle...........................................................................................................adjust
Right magneto switch ........................................................................................ON
Oil pressure.....................................................................................................check
NOTE: If engine does not start within 10 seconds, prime and
repeat starting procedure. Starter manufacturer recommends
starter cranking periods be limited to 10 seconds with a 2 minute
rest period between cranking periods. Maximum of 5 start
periods allowed. If start is not achieved on fifth attempt allow
starter to cool for 30 minutes before attempting additional starts.
NORMAL START - HOT ENGINE
Throttle .................................................................................................1/2 in. open
Battery master switch.........................................................................................ON
Alternator switch................................................................................................ON
Left magneto switch........................................................................................ON
Electric fuel pump..............................................................................................ON
Mixture ....................................................................................................full RICH
Propeller...........................................................................................................clear
Starter ...........................................................................................................engage
Throttle...........................................................................................................adjust
Right magneto switch ........................................................................................ON
Oil pressure.....................................................................................................check
ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995 REPORT: VB-1611
REVISED: June 15, 2009 4-7