Komatsu PC20R-8, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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STOPPING THE ENGINE
3.8 STOPPING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT
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The sudden stop of the engine while it is running short-
ens its life. Do not stop the engine suddenly, except in
case of emergency.
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It is likewise recommended not to stop the engine sud-
denly if it has been running for a long period and is still
hot; in this case, let the engine idle for about 5 minutes, in
order to allow it to cool down gradually before stopping it.
Before stopping the engine, proceed as follows:
1 - Rest the work equipment onto the ground.
2 - Shift the levers to the neutral position and connect the safety
devices.
3 - Shift the accelerator lever to the idling position.
Stop the engine by turning the ignition key to position « » (OFF).
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