Komatsu Utility 97SF11205, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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USE OF THE MACHINE
3.6.2.2 STARTING WITH COLD ENGINE OR IN
COLD CLIMATES
DANGER
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Do not use any fluid or product that facilitate the cold
starting of the engine, since these are ether-based and
may cause explosions.
1 - Turn the key to the preheating position « » for maximum 15
seconds in the coldest weather.
The preheating time is determined according to the outside
temperature and the ratio is approx. 1 second for each de-
gree below 0°C.
2 - Press the accelerator pedal slightly and turn the ignition key
to position « » (START) for maximum 15 seconds.
3 - As soon as the engine starts, release the ignition key, which
will automatically return to position « » and reduce the speed
to idling.
IMPORTANT
☞
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If the engine does not start at the first attempt, repeat op-
erations 1 and 2 after waiting for at least 30 seconds, in
order not to overload the battery.
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