Komatsu PC45MR-30403, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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METHOD FOR STARTING ENGINE
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WARNING
• Start the engine only while sitting on the operator's seat.
• Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit.
Doing so may cause a fire or serious personal injury or death.
• Check that there are no persons or obstacles in the area around the machine, then sound the horn
and start the engine.
• Exhaust gas is toxic.
When starting the engine in confined spaces, be particularly careful to ensure good ventilation.
• When operating the machine, always keep the covers closed unless you perform inspection.
NOTICE
Do not turn the starting motor continuously for 20 seconds
or longer.
If the engine does not start, wait for 2 minutes or so, and
then try to start the engine again.
1.
Check that lock lever (1) is at LOCK position (L).
If lock lever (1) is at FREE position (F), the engine does
not start.
2.
Turn fuel control dial (2) to Low idle (MIN) position.
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS OPERATION
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