Komatsu — SWITCHES

EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS OPERATION SWITCHES 1. STARTING SWITCH This switch is used to start or stop the engine. HEAT OFF OFF position The key can be inserted or withdrawn. Except for the cab lamp, radio (if fitted) and clock, the switches for the electric system are all turned off and the engine is stopped. ON START ON position Electric current flows in the charging and lamp circuits. Keep the starting switch key at the ON position while the engine is running. AM089390A START position This is the engine-start position. Keep the key at this position dur- ing cranking. Immediately after starting the engine, release the key which will automatically return to the ON position.

HEAT (preheat) position When starting the engine in winter, set the key to this position. When the key is set to the HEAT position, the pre-heating monitor lights up. Keep the key at this position until the monitor lamp goes off. Immediately after the pre-heating monitor goes off, release the 70