Komatsu Utility 76243, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION
OPERATION
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3. Check that engine pre-heating pilot lamp (3) on the monitor
panel lights up.
4. Maintain the key in the on position until the pre-heating
pilot lamp (3) goes off.
5. When pre-heating pilot lamp (3) goes off, turn the key of
starting switch (2) to the START position to crank the
engine.
The time that pre-heating pilot lamp (3) stays on changes
according to the ambient temperature as shown in the
table below.
6. When the engine starts, release the key in starting switch
(2). The key will return automatically to the ON position.
REMARK
Immediately after starting the engine, run at idle. While running the engine, release the decelerator pedal and do
not operate the work equipment.
Guideline for idle time
Cold weather: At least 15 seconds
1st start after changing engine oil or engine oil filter: 20 seconds
7. When the engine rotation stabilizes, return to the low idle (MIN) position of fuel control dial (1) and then carry
out the warming-up operation.
Ambient temperature Pre-heat time
-5°C to -10°C 20 to 27 seconds
-10°C to -20°C 27 to 40 seconds
-20°C to -30°C 40 seconds