Komatsu Galeo HD325-6, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION
OPERATION
4. Immediately after starting the engine, run it at idling. Do not put your foot on the accelerator pedal during this
time.
Guideline for idling time
Normal temperature: 10 seconds
When first starting engine after changing engine oil or replacing engine oil filter: 20 seconds
STARTING IN COLD WEATHER
WARNING
Start the engine only after sitting down in the operator's seat.
Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the engine starting
circuit. Such an act may cause a serious bodily injury or fire.
Check that there are no persons or obstacles in the surrounding area,
then sound the horn and start the engine.
Never use starting aid fluids as they may cause explosions.
Exhaust gas is toxic. When starting the engine in confined spaces, be
particularly careful to ensure good ventilation.
NOTICE
Do not accelerate the engine suddenly before completing the
warming-up operation.
Do not keep the starting motor rotating continuously for more than 20
seconds.
If the engine does not start, wait for at least 2 minutes before trying to
start the engine again.
If the accelerator pedal is kept depressed after starting the engine, the
engine speed will suddenly rise after the turbo protect time, this may
damage the turbocharger.
1. Turn the key of starting switch (1) to the ON position.
2. The pre-heating will start automatically according to the engine water temperature and the pre-heating pilot lamp
will light up.
The pre-heating times are as shown below.
Ambient temperature Preheating time
above 5
°
C (41
°
F)
–
0
°
C to 5
°
C (32
°
F to 41
°
F) 20 to 30 sec
below 0
°
C (32
°
F) 30 sec
3. When the pre-heating is completed, the pre-heating pilot lamp will go out.
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