Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Powertrain page 3-7
OM Edition 2 / Rev. 0 April 01/2010
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3.4) Engine start
Safety
Engine start
Non-compliance can result in serious injuries
or death!
Do not take the engine into operation if any
person is near the aircraft.
Step Designation Procedure
1Fuel valve open
2 Starting carb activated
If
engine in operating tempera-
ture
Then
start the engine without
choke
3 Throttle lever set to idle position
4 Master switch on
5 Ignition both circuits switched on
Do not actuate starter button (switch) as
long as the engine is running. Wait until
complete stop of engine!
6 Starter button actuate
Activate starter for max. 10 sec. only
(without interruption), followed by a cool-
ing period of 2 minutes!
7 As soon as engine runs adjust throttle to achieve
smooth running at approx.
2500 r.p.m
8 Oil pressure Check if oil pressure has ris-
en within 10 seconds and
monitor oil pressure. In-
crease of engine speed is
only permitted at steady oil
pressure readings above
2 bar (30 psi).
9 At an engine start with low oil tempera-
ture, continue to observe the oil pressu-
re as it could drop again due to the
increased flow resistance in the suction
line. The number of revolutions may be
only so far increased that the oil pressu-
re remains steady.
10 Starting carb (choke) de-activate
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