Komatsu — 12.1 CHECK BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

12. OPERATION CHECK EFFECT OF BRAKE Drive the machine at a speed of 20 km/h (12.4 MPH) on a dry flat concrete road surface, and check that the stopping distance is less than 7.5 m (24 ft 6 in). CHECK SOUND OF HORN AND BACKUP BUZZER CHECK FLASHING OF LAMPS, CHECK FOR DIRT OR DAMAGE CHECK DIRECTION OF REAR VIEW MIRROR, CHECK FOR DIRT OR DAMAGE CHECK ENGINE EXHAUST COLOR AND SOUND CHECK OPERATION OF GAUGES CHECK PLAY OF STEERING WHEEL, CHECK OPERATION OF STEER- ING CHECK FOR WATER AND SEDIMENT IN WATER SEPARATOR, DRAIN WATER (IF EQUIPPED) The water separator separates water mixed in the fuel. If float 2 is at or above red line 1 , drain the water.

For the draining procedure, see section “24.2 WHEN REQUIRED”. Even if a water separator is installed, be sure to check the fuel tank to remove water and sediment in the fuel. AE063830 2-43