12. OPERATION 12.1.2 CHECK BEFORE STARTING Always carry out the items in this section before starting the engine each day. CHECK MACHINE MONITOR 1. Turn starting switch 0 to the ON position. 2. Check that all monitor lamps and gauges light up for 3 seconds and the alarm buzzer sounds for about 2 seconds. REMARK If the lamps do not light up, there may be a failure or dis- connection in the monitor, so please contact your Komatsu distributor. NOTICE When carrying out the checks before starting, do not relay only on the monitor. Always carry out all the items listed for the following check and maintenance. CHECK COOLANT LEVEL, ADD WATER A WARNING Do not remove cap 0 while cooling water is hot.
Hot water may spout out. When removing cap 0, wait until the water temperature goes down and release radiator pressure little by little by loosening caps slowly, then remove the cap. 1. Remove radiator cap 0 and check that coolant is above the bottom of the strainer as shown in the diagram. If necessary, add water through filler of radiator cap 0. Check that there is no abnormality, such as oil in the , coolant. After adding water, tighten the cap securely. If the volume of coolant added is more than usual, check for possible water leakage. 2. 3. 4. Strainer _- \w 2-36