Komatsu — STARTING ENGINE

. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING ENGINE Start and operate the machine only while seated. When starting the engine, sound the horn as a warning. Do not allow anyone apart from the operator to ride on the machine. Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. This may cause fire, serious personal injury or death. 2 - 20 INSPECTION AND MAINTENAN CE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Carry out the following checks before starting the engine at the beginning of the day's w ork to ensure that there is no problem with the operation o f the machine.

If this inspection is not carried out properl y problems may occur with the operation of the machine, a nd there is danger that this may lead to serious persona Remove all dirt from the surf Carry out the "WALK-AROU Remove all dirt from the surf correctly. Check the coolant level, fuel level, and oil level in engine oil pan, check for clogging of the air cleaner, and check for damage to the electric wi ring. or dust accumulated around the movable parts of any pedals, and check that the Check that there is no mud pedals work properly.

Adjust the operator's seat to a position where it is easy to carry out operations, and che ck that there is no damage or wear to the seat belt or m ounting clamps. Check that the gauges work properly, check the angle of the mirror, and check that t he control levers are all at the Neutral position. eck that work equipment lock lever 2) are in LOCK position (L). can get a good rear-view from the t, see "ADJUST MIRROR (PAGE with cameras, adjust the angle so can be seen clearly from the ons or obstacles above, below, or ne. Before starting the engine, ch (1) and parking brake lever ( Adjust the mirrors so that you operator's seat. For the details of adjustmen 3-90)".

If the machine is equipped that the surrounding area operator's seat. Check that there are no pers in the area around the machi PRECAUTIONS IN COLD AREA S eration thoroughly. If the machine is not thoroughly warmed up before the control Carry out the warming-up op levers are operated, the reac tion of the machine will be slow, and this may lead to un expected accidents. If the battery electrolyte is fr ozen, do not charge the battery or start the engine with a different power source. There is a hazard that this w Before charging or starting th there is no leakage of electro ill ignite the battery and cause the battery to explode.

e engine with a different power source, melt the battery electrolyte and check that lyte before starting.