@Dangermouse there was a picture of the FRC (Flight Reference Card) that had AFCS CHECKS in bold, with thee full free and clear for each individual control immediatelyafter and not in bold type.
I put the collective lever warning as a reply to Crab et al, as a warning I understood to be PRIOR TO STARTING. Same with a 214ST which I have lots of time on, or my 135, which I have some time, on. You will likely break the lever if you try...
Cheers
H.