PART IV-HANDLING
Pass the hand between the seats to ensure that they are
not inter-connected.
Drop tank jettison lever Forward.
Emergency hydraulics lever Forward.
59. Starting the engine
Check that the area around the aircraft is clear, and that
the fire extinguishers are available.
Have the controls set as in the check lists, i.e.:
Parking brake On.
Ground/Flight MASTER On.
SWITCH
H.P. cock Set closed.
Throttle SHUT.
L.P. cock ON.
STARTER and FLIGHT Closed.
INST. Circuit breakers
STARTER MASTER and On. Mk. 4F compass
FLIGHT INST. switches and Art. hor. erecting.
Magnetic Indicator white.
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Page 46 Booster pump switch ON. check aurally.-Fuel
Para 59 pressure warning light out.
A.L.3 Generator warning light on
(Post F.T.C. Mod. 104)
F.P.I. switch. OFF.
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(a) Press the starter button for two seconds, then release.
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Page 46 (b) After 15 seconds open the H.P. cock fully and allow the engine
Para to accelerate to 3,000 ± 200 r.p.m. Check that the j.p.t. does
59 (b) not exceed 710° C. (except momentarily) and settles below
A.L.1 600° C. max. Constantly check fire warning light during
start up. If F.T.C. Mod. 101 is embodied check that the
inverter indicator goes black.
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(c) When the engine is running smoothly switch off the
STARTER MASTER switch and have the ground supply
battery disconnected.
(d) Should the engine fail to light up, or accelerate to the
idling r.p.m. or should the j.p.t. exceed 710° C. (except
momentarily) SHUT the H.P. cock. Ensure that all
surplus fuel is drained before attempting a further start.
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