MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS OPERATION Electric Wiring - Inspect 0. If the fuses frequently blow or if there are traces of short circuits on the electrical wiring, locate the cause immediately and carry out repairs, or contact your Komatsu distributor for repairs. Keep the top surface of the battery clean and check the breather hole in the battery cap. If it is clogged with dirt or dust, wash the battery cap to clean the breather hole. Check that there is no damage to the fuses and that a fuse of the correct capacity is being used. Check that there are no disconnections or traces of short circuits on the electrical wiring, and no damage to the covering.
Check also that there are no loose terminals. Be particularly careful to check the wiring of the battery, starting motor, and alternator. Always check also that there is no flammable material accumulated around the engine. Remove any such flamma- ble material. Please contact your Komatsu distributor for advice on investigation and correction of the cause. Horn Function - Check 0. 1. Turn the starting switch to the ON position. 2. Confirm that the horn sounds immediately when the horn button is pressed. If the horn does not sound, please contact your Komatsu distributor for repair. 3-38 WARNING