Komatsu PC12R-8, 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 - Pull the accelerator lever until reaching half of its stroke and
turn the ignition key to the preheating position « » for maxi-
mum 15 seconds in the coldest weather.
The preheating time is determined according to the outside
temperature and the recommended ratio is approximately 1
second for each degree below zero.
The preheating is signalled by the warning light positioned on
the dashboard.
2 - Turn the ignition key to position « » (START) until the en-
gine starts and for maximum 15 seconds.
4 - 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 the
operations 1 and 2 after waiting for at least 1 minute, in or-
der not to overload the battery.
RYA12180
RWA01990
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