Komatsu — RESTARTING ENGINE

. ATTACHMENTS, OPTIONS EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE TYPE ELECTRIC HEATER 6 - 94 HANDLING EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE TYPE ELECTR IC HEATER This is a starting aid to use in seasons when the ambient temperature goes down to -20 to -40°C (-4 to -40 °F), or even in temperatures above that if it is difficult to start the engine beca use of the cold. Use an external power source (single phase AC 200 to 250V), to warm the engine coolant and the oil in the engine oil pan to make it easier to start the engine. PROCEDURE FOR SETTING UP EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE FOR EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE TYPE ELECTRIC HEATER 1.

When using this preheater, it is necessary to set up an external po For details, see "ESTABLISHING POWER SUPPLY (PAGE 6-97) 2. It is necessary to have a cable made locally to bring the above ele to the socket installed on the machine. For details of the procedure for making the cable, see "MANUFA INPUT CABLE (PAGE 6-95)". 3. The external power source input cable is the electric cable to bring t to the input socket (receptacle) on the machine. Connect it as sh heater. 1. When using this preheater, it is necessary to set up an external po 2. It is necessary to have a cable made locally to bring the above ele ctric power from the external power source CTURING EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE 3.

The external power source input cable is the electric cable to bring t he electricity from the local AC power supply own in following Fig to operate the electric Note 1: The electric leakage breaker is installed to prevent danger in the machine. Note 2: The reason for connecting the ground cable to the ground Note 3: This is to prevent any drop in voltage. of electrocution if the electrical supply leaks is the same as for Note. 1.