STARTING ENGINE

NORMAL PROCEDURES -- STARTING ENGINE CHECKLIST FOR SAAB SAFARI

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Hint	Answer
1	Throttle 1/2 inch open
2	Prop control HIGH RPM
	If engine is warm skip step 3-5
3	Mixture control RICH
4	Aux fuel pump ON 3-5 seconds
5	Aux fuel pump OFF
6	Mixture control IDLE CUT-OFF
7	Clearance Check
8	Beacon ON
9	Magnetos Left ON
10	Starter button Press
11	Mixture control RICH when engine fires
12	Magnetos Right ON
13	Throttle Set 1200 RPM
14	Oil pressure Check min 25 PSI within 30 seconds
15	Suction Indication
16	Alternator ON, check charging
WARNING	Stay behind the propeller when rotating the propeller.
NOTE 1	The engine should be considered warm after the first start of the day. If in doubt, the warm engine start procedure should be used.
NOTE 2	During very hot weather a deliberate over-priming may be necessary to clear the fuel lines for vapor. See Flooded Engine Starting, on page N-10.
NOTE 3	At temperatures below freezing point the propeller should be rotated two to three turns by hand before engaging the starter.
NOTE 4	At temperatures below 0 the oil should be preheated before starting the engine.
NOTE 5	Do not engage the starter for more than 10 seconds. Allow the starter to cool 20 seconds between start attempts. After 6 start attempts, allow starter to cool for 30 minutes.
NOTE 6	If minimum oil pressure is not indicated within 30 seconds after engine start, stop engine and troubleshoot.