Komatsu — Operations Before Starting Engine

OPERATION MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS Operations Before Starting Engine WARNING When starting the engine, check that the safety lock lever is securely at the LOCK position. If the control levers are not locked and they are touched by accident when starting the engine, the work equipment may move unexpectedly, and this may lead to a serious accident. When standing up from the operator's seat, always set the safety lock lever to the LOCK position, regardless of whether the engine is running or stopped. 1. Check that safety lock lever (1) is at the LOCK position. 2. Check the position of each lever. 3.

Insert the key in starting switch (2), turn the key to the ON position, then carry out the following checks. 1) The buzzer will sound for approx. 1 sec, and the fol- lowing monitors and gauges will light up for approx. 3 sec. Automatic greasing monitor (3) (If equipped) Charge level monitor (4) Engine oil pressure monitor (5) Swing lock monitor (6) Engine water temperature monitor (7) Fuel level monitor (8) If the monitors or gauges do not light up or the buzzer does not sound, there is probably a broken bulb or discon- nection in the monitor wiring, so contact your Komatsu distributor for repairs. After approx. 3 sec, the following gauges will remain on and the other monitors will go out.

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