Komatsu — STARTING ENGINE

OPERATION MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS STARTING ENGINE NORMAL STARTING G Check that there are no persons or obstacles in the surrounding area, then sound the horn and start the engine. G Exhaust gas is toxic. When starting the engine in con- fined spaces, be particularly careful to ensure good ventilation. NOTICE G If the fuel control dial is at the FULL position, the engine will pick up suddenly and this will damage the engine parts, so always set the fuel control dial to the mid-range or low position. G Do not keep the starting motor rotating continuously for more than 20 seconds. If the engine will not start, wait for at least two minutes before trying to start the engine again. 1.

Before starting the engine, check that fuel control dial (1) is at the low idling position. 2. Turn fuel control dial (1) to the center position between LOW IDLING and HIGH IDLING. 3. Turn the key in starting switch (2) to the START position. The engine will start. 3-55 WARNING