Komatsu Utility 395F6001, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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USE OF THE MACHINE
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3.6.2 STARTING THE ENGINE
DANGER
• Before starting the engine, carefully read the instructions and information regarding safety given in this
manual and make sure that you know the controls.
From the moment in which the engine is started, the operator is directly responsible for any damage that
may be caused by wrong manoeuvres and non-compliance with the safety regulations and the rule of
the road.
• Before starting the engine, make sure that there is no one within the operating radius of the machine and
sound the horn.
• Before starting the engine, make sure that the gearshift-reverse lever is in neutral position..
A safety device does not allow the machine to be started with engaged gears or selected travel direction.
3.6.2.1 STARTING WITH WARM ENGINE OR IN
TEMPERATE CLIMATES
1 - Turn the ignition key to position « » (START).
2 - As soon as the engine starts, release the ignition key, which
will automatically return to position « ».
IMPORTANT
• If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, release the
key, which will automatically return to position « », and
wait 30 seconds before trying again.
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