Komatsu Utility F50003, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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USE OF THE MACHINE
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3.6.2 STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
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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.
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Before starting the engine, disconnect all electric devices (heating, air conditioning, lights, work lights,
etc.).
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Before starting the engine, make sure that there is no one within the range of movement of the machine
and sound the horn.
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Before starting the engine, make sure that the gearshift and reversing gear levers are in neutral position.
A safety device does not allow the machine to be started with engaged gears or selected travel direction.
The machine is also equipped with an acoustic alarm that is activated when the operator, with the engine
running, shifts the reversing gear lever from the neutral position with the seat rotated and not in the cor-
rect driving position.
3.6.2.1 STARTING WITH WARM ENGINE OR IN
TEMPERATE CLIMATES
1 - Press the accelerator pedal completely and turn the igni-
tion key to position « » (START).
2 - 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 within 15 seconds, release
the key, which will automatically return to position « »
and wait 15 seconds before trying again.
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