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Old 21st Sep 2022, 05:32
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TCM engines in a Cessna 200 Series and 185 have a split switch on the AUX fuel pump. The RH yellow segment has OFF, START in the mid position and ON. Mixture rich, throttle closed, switch in START position only, fuel pump then runs only when the starter is engaged. Engage starter and advance the throttle as you are cranking. Most will just light up as though nothing happened. No need to prime.
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