Komatsu Utility 15001, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
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3.3.1.4 OPERATIONS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING
• 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
(L).
NOTE
• If the safety lock lever is not at LOCK position (L), the engine
will not start.
Machine equipped with canopy
NOTE
• If the safety lock lever on either the left or right is not at
LOCK position (L), the engine will not start.
Machine equipped with cab
NOTE
• For machines equipped with a cab, there is only a safety
lock lever on the left.
2. Check the position of each levers.
3. Insert the key in starting switch (2), turn the key to the ON
position, then carry out the following checks.
4. The buzzer sounds for approx. 1 second, then the moni-
tors and gauges light up for approx. 3 seconds.
• Preheating monitor (3)
• Charge monitor (4)
• Engine oil pressure monitor (5)
• Engine water temperature caution lamp (6)
• Fuel level caution lamp (7)
• Travel speed boost monitor (8)
If a monitor or gauge does not light up or the buzzer does
not sound, there is probably a blown fuse or disconnec-
tion in the monitor, so contact your Komatsu Dealer for re-
pairs.
After approx. 3 seconds, only the following monitors stay
lighted up. The other monitors go out.
• Charge monitor (4)
• Engine oil pressure monitor (5)