Komatsu — OPERATING YOUR MACHINE

6. Check that there is no abnormal exhaust gas color, noise, or vibration. t Do not suddenly accelerate the engine before the completion of the warming-up operation. * The most suitable temperature for the hydraulic oil is 50 - 80X, but in order to extend the life of the machine, the temperature must be raised to at least 20°C before starting work. * Do not suddenly operate the levers when the hydraulic oil temperature is below 20°C. * Do not run the engine at low idling or high idling for more than 20 minutes. If it is necessary to run the engine at idling, apply a load or run at a mid-range speed from time to time. D:

TO MOVE THE MACHINE OFF Before starting the machine, confirm the safety around the machine, and make a signal. 1. Turn swing lock switch (1) ON (ACTUATED) and check that swing lock lamp (2) lights up. (a): ON (actuated) (b): OFF (canceled) (c): Front of machine 2. Turn fuel control dial (3) and increase the engine speed. (a): Full speed 3. Set lock lever (4) in the FREE position, fold the work equipment, and raise it 40 - 50 cm from the ground. (a): Free (b): Lock 4. Slowly incline left and right traveling and steering levers (5) in the for- ward (a: forward moving off) or reverse (b: reverse moving off) direction, and move off.

A Check whether the track frame is facing forward or backward before operating the traveling and steering levers. A Avoid abruptly operating the traveling and steering levers with the fuel control dial fully open, as this will cause the machine to move off sud- denly. A For machine with auto-deceleration device, if the lever is operated inside the deceleration range, the engine speed will rise suddenly. - 60 -