Komatsu — 18.1 Starting the Engine

STARTING AND SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE 18. STARTING AND SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE Unintentional start-up of the engine may lead to severe accidents! Before starting up the engine, make sure that there are no persons or obstacles near the engine. In addition, sound the horn before you start the engine. the preheating process may take more time. dicated in the chapter "21. Troubleshooting". 6 - Release the ignition key as soon as the engine started. It automatically returns to the operating position ‘I’. 7 - Check whether all warning lights have gone out. For starting up the engine in cold weather, see section: "20.10 Instructions for Winter Operation".

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