Komatsu PC14R-3, Operation & Maintence Manual

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USE OF THE MACHINE AND RELATED CONTROLS
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3.3.2 STARTING THE ENGINE
3.3.2.1 STARTING WITH WARM ENGINE OR IN WARM CLIMATES
WARNING
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Before starting the engine, carefully read the instructions and information regarding safety contained in
this manual and make sure that you know the controls. From the moment at 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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Do not attempt to start the engine by causing a short-circuit with the terminals of the starter. This may
cause serious injury or even fires.
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Start the engine only while seated with fastened seat belt.
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Before starting the engine, make sure that there is no one within the operating range of the machine and
sound the horn.
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Exhaust gas is toxic. When starting the engine in closed places, make sure that there is sufficient
ventilation.
IMPORTANT
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Do not make the starter run for more than 20 seconds
without interruption. If the engine does not start, wait at
least 2 minutes before trying again.
1. Make sure that the safety lever (1) is in the “locked” position
(L).
NOTE
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If the safety lever is in working position (F), the engine does not
start up.
2. Pull the accelerator lever (2) midway between the idling
position (A) and the maximum speed position (B).
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