On the C-182 I have always been told to cycle 3 time just enough for a 200 rpm
drop. This verifies it is working and the oil is flowing.

Ron

Frode Berg wrote:

Hi!

I was told by my mechanic to only pull the prop handle until I could audibly
hear a slight pitch change to establish that it was working.

However, the aircraft manual says it should be cycled completely, and on a
cold engine three times to make sure oil is applied to the governor, or the
pitch mechanism.

Can someone elaborate on this?

What is recommended?

Thanks,

Frode