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* Ensure that external air is connected (Tomcat Controls menu, Ground Services dialog) | * Ensure that external air is connected (Tomcat Controls menu, Ground Services dialog) | ||
* Ensure that the fuel shut off | * Ensure that the fuel shut off valves are pulled out for the engine to be started. (Upper left and right of the glareshield) | ||
* On the Engine Controls panel (left console next to the throttles) select Engine Crank (L or R) | * On the Engine Controls panel (left console next to the throttles) select Engine Crank (L or R) | ||
* As the engine spools up the hydraulically powered emergency electrical generator will provide backup power | * As the engine spools up the hydraulically powered emergency electrical generator will provide backup power | ||
* When the engine reaches 18% RPM push in the appropriate fuel shutoff valve. | * When the engine reaches 18% RPM push in the appropriate fuel shutoff valve. | ||
* Monitor EGT and if the value goes above 1200 Degrees C shutdown the engine using the fuel shutoff | * Monitor EGT and if the value goes above 1200 Degrees C shutdown the engine using the fuel shutoff valve (this will never happen with the current engines model) | ||
* Repeat the process for the left engine. | * Repeat the process for the left engine. | ||