Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
Starter engagement switch (an upgrade from the pedal / lever). The MD88 moved it to the overhead panel, but it still does the same thing as a Model A Ford.
Deadheaded on a Mad Dog the other day. Captain couldn't get the right engine started. Turns out it was flooded.
He just needed to hold the throttle all the way forward and pull the choke. That cleared it out.
It backfired a couple times and then lit right off.