Engine fire during start-up?

[Dustband]

Just tried starting up the M2000 and almost immediately the engine starts smoking and ends up in a fireball.

I went through my checklist, Chuck's guide and the manual and I can't see what i'm doing wrong. BP, BP.G and BP.D caution lights are all off, but as soon as I push the throttle forward after 10% idle, I see the Tt.7 temperature go in the red and the engine catches fire.

What am I doing wrong?

(In the track, the engine start procedure begins after 16 min)

fire2.trk

[Galinette]

The throttle was not in cutoff position when pressing the start button. You need to ensure it is locked in cutoff position (with red button kept pressed, and throttle full way back). Then unlock it by pushing the throttle forward, more 13% than 10%.

If you want to play realism, if ever you see Tt7 go red during start up procedure because of a mistake, immediately set throttle on cutoff, and fuel cutoff switch to on immediately!

This won't save your engine but will save the  aircraft

Edited October 1, 2022 by Kercheiz

[diamond26]

BTW in real life when battery wasn't good enough there was a chance to have a hot start. Tt7 is your critical instrument in start up!

[Dustband]

On 10/1/2022 at 10:51 AM, Kercheiz said:

The throttle was not in cutoff position when pressing the start button. You need to ensure it is locked in cutoff position (with red button kept pressed, and throttle full way back). Then unlock it by pushing the throttle forward, more 13% than 10%.

If you want to play realism, if ever you see Tt7 go red during start up procedure because of a mistake, immediately set throttle on cutoff, and fuel cutoff switch to on immediately!

This won't save your engine but will save the  aircraft

 

Ah yes, apparently my throttle wasn't calibrated properly, thanks for the help!