Komatsu — 5. CONTENTS

5. CONTENTS 12. Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 2-54 12.1 Check before starting engine ................................................................................................. 2-54 12.2 Starting engine ........................................................................................................................ 2-68 12.3 Operations and checks after starting engine .......................................................................

2-74 12.4 Moving machine off ................................................................................................................ 2-75 12.5 Changing gear speed .............................................................................................................. 2-77 12.6 Changing direction .................................................................................................................. 2-78 12.7 Turning .....................................................................................................................................

2-78 12.8 Stopping machine ................................................................................................................... 2-79 12.9 Operation of work equipment ............................................................................................... 2-80 12.10 Work possible using wheel loader........................................................................................ 2-81 12.11 Precautions for operation ....................................................................................................... 2-86 12.12 Adjusting work equipment posture ......................................................................................

2-88 12.13 Parking machine ...................................................................................................................... 2-90 12.14 Checks after completion of operation .................................................................................. 2-91 12.15 Stopping engine ...................................................................................................................... 2-91 12.16 Check after stopping engine ..................................................................................................

2-92 12.17 Locking ...................................................................................................................................... 2-92 12.18 Handling the tires .................................................................................................................... 2-93 12.19 Removal and installation of the bucket................................................................................ 2-95 13. Transportation ...................................................................................................................................

2-99 13.1 Lifting machine ........................................................................................................................ 2-99 14. Cold weather operation ................................................................................................................... 2-100 14.1 Precautions for low temperature ........................................................................................... 2-100 14.2 Precautions after completion of work ..................................................................................

2-102 14.3 After cold weather................................................................................................................... 2-102 14.4 Warming-up operation for steering hydraulic circuit in cold weather ............................. 2-103 15. Long-term storage ............................................................................................................................ 2-104 15.1 Before storage .........................................................................................................................

2-104 15.2 During storage ......................................................................................................................... 2-104 15.3 After storage ............................................................................................................................ 2-104 16. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 2-105 16.1 When machine runs out of fuel ............................................................................................

2-105 16.2 Towing the machine ............................................................................................................... 2-106 16.3 If battery is discharged ........................................................................................................... 2-109 16.4 Other trouble............................................................................................................................ 2-113 0-6