PART III - HANDLING
64. Starting the engine
(a) Starter master bar ON. Check aurally that No.
2 inverter starts up. Art.
Hor. flag-black.
Without delay press and release the starter button.
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A.L.1
Para. 64(b) (b) When the starter fires, the engine speed should build up
rapidly to 1,600 r.p.m. As the engine lights up, the r.p.m.
increase to idling (2,500±200) and the throttle should be
closed. The j.p.t. may momentarily exceed the idling limit.
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(c) Failure to start
(i) If the starter fails to fire, check the position of the
switches and press the starter button again. If three
attempts prove unsuccessful have the defect
investigated.
(ii) If the starter fires and the engine rotates but fails to
light up, set the throttle to H.P. cock OFF position.
The starter may only be fired again when the engine
has stopped rotating and at least one minute must
elapse before a second attempt is made. If it is
suspected that an excessive amount of fuel has
collected in the engine the starter should be fired
with the ignition switch off and the throttle set at the
H.P. cock OFF position
(iii) The starter can be fired three times at a minimum of
one minute intervals but should be limited to three
A.L.1 per thirty forty five minutes.
65. Checks after starting
Fire warning light Out
A.L.1 R.P.M. 2,500 min.±200
A.L.1 J.P.T. Max. 500525°C.
Oil pressure 10 lb./sq in. (min)
Generator warning lights Out
Airbrake Check operation with test
switch
Magnetic indicator should go
white, then black.
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