Komatsu — 5. CONTENTS

5. CONTENTS 12. Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 2-27 12.1 Check before starting engine ................................................................................................. 2-27 12.2 Starting engine ........................................................................................................................ 2-43 12.3 Operations and checks after starting engine .......................................................................

2-44 12.4 Moving machine off ................................................................................................................ 2-45 12.5 Changing gear speed .............................................................................................................. 2-46 12.6 Changing direction .................................................................................................................. 2-47 12.7 Turning .....................................................................................................................................

2-48 12.8 Stopping machine ................................................................................................................... 2-49 12.9 Operation of work equipment ............................................................................................... 2-50 12.10 Work possible using wheel loader........................................................................................ 2-51 12.11 Precautions for operation ....................................................................................................... 2-55 12.12 Adjusting work equipment posture ......................................................................................

2-57 12.13 Parking machine ...................................................................................................................... 2-59 12.14 Checks after completion of operation .................................................................................. 2-61 12.15 Stopping engine ...................................................................................................................... 2-61 12.16 Check after stopping engine ..................................................................................................

2-62 12.17 Locking ...................................................................................................................................... 2-62 12.18 Handling the tires .................................................................................................................... 2-63 13. Transportation ................................................................................................................................... 2-65 13.1 Loading, unloading work ........................................................................................................

2-65 13.2 Precautions for loading .......................................................................................................... 2-66 13.3 Lifting machine ........................................................................................................................ 2-66 13.4 Precautions for transportation ............................................................................................... 2-69 14. Cold weather operation ...................................................................................................................

2-70 14.1 Precautions for low temperature ........................................................................................... 2-70 14.2 Precautions after completion of work .................................................................................. 2-72 14.3 After cold weather................................................................................................................... 2-72 15. Long-term storage ............................................................................................................................

2-73 15.1 Before storage ......................................................................................................................... 2-73 15.2 During storage ......................................................................................................................... 2-73 15.3 After storage ............................................................................................................................ 2-73 16. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................

2-74 16.1 When machine runs out of fuel ............................................................................................ 2-74 16.2 Towing the machine ............................................................................................................... 2-74 16.3 If battery is discharged ........................................................................................................... 2-78 16.4 Other trouble............................................................................................................................ 2-82 0-8