Komatsu PC12R-8, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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USE OF THE MACHINE
3.6.2 STARTING THE ENGINE
3.6.2.1 STARTING WITH WARM ENGINE OR IN
TEMPERATE CLIMATES
DANGER
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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, make sure that there is no one within the operating radius of the machine
and sound the horn.
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Before starting the engine, turn the ignition key to position « » to operate the automatic check and
make sure that all the warning lights are working correctly.
1 - Turn the ignition key directly to position « » (START).
2 - As soon as the engine starts, release the ignition key, which
will automatically return to position « ».
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 for 30 seconds before trying again.
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