Komatsu Galeo HD325-6, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION
EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS
STARTING SWITCH
This switch (1) is used to start or stop the engine.
OFF position
The key can be inserted or with drawn. The switches for the electric
system are all turned off and the engine is stopped.
ON position
In this position, electric current flows in the charging and lamp
circuits.
Keep the starting switch key at the ON position while the engine is
running.
When turning the starting switch ON or OFF, if the starting switch
is held at a position between ON and OFF, the controller may
detect this as a problem. If this happens, return the starting switch
to the OFF position, then operate it as usual to the ON position.
In cold weather, if the starting switch is turned to the ON position, preheating is automatically started and the
preheating monitor lights up. After the preheating is completed, the monitor goes out.
START position
This is the engine-start position. Keep the key at this position during cranking. Immediately after starting the engine,
release the key. It will automatically return to the ON position.
LAMP SWITCH
This switch (2) lights up the head lamps, side clearance lamps, tail
lamps, machine monitor lighting, and rear lamps.
Position 1: OFF
Position 2: Side clearance lamps, tail lamps, rear lamps, machine
monitor lighting light up
Position 3: The head lamps light up in addition to the lamps in the
2 position
The lamp switch can be operated regardless of the position of the
lever.
TURN SIGNAL LEVER
This lever (2) operates the turn signal lamp.
1: Right turn: Push the lever forward
2: Left turn: Push the lever back
When the lever is operated, the turn signal pilot lamp also flashes.
The lever is automatically returned when the steering wheel is
turned back. If the lever does not return, move it by hand.
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