12.OPERATION 12.1 CHECK BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 12.1.1 WALK-AROUND CHECK Leakage of oil or fuel, or accumulation of flammable material around high temperature parts, such as the engine muffler may cause fire. Check carefully, and if any abnormality is found, repair it or con- tact your Komatsu distributor. WARNING Before starting the engine, look around the machine and under the machine to check for loose nuts or bolts or leakage of oil, fuel or coolant, and check the condition of the work equipment and hydraulic system. Check also for loose wiring, play, and collection of dust at places which reach high temperatures.
Always carry out the items in this section before starting the engine each day. 1. Check for damage, wear, play in work equipment, cylinders, link- age, hoses. Check that there are no cracks, excessive wear, or play in the work equipment, cylinders, linkage, or hoses. If any abnormality is found, repair it. PC130/150LGP-6K ENG 2-36