Komatsu WA20-2, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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12.14 STOPPING ENGINE
NOTICE
If the engine is abruptly stopped before it has cooled down,
engine life may be greatly shortened. Consequently, do not abruptly
stop the engine apart from an emergency.
In particular, if the engine has overheated, do not abruptly stop
it but run it at medium speed to allow it to cool gradually, then stop
it.
1. Run the engine at low idling speed for about 5 minutes to allow
it to gradually cool down.
2. Turn the key in starting switch 1 to the OFF position and stop
the engine.
3. Remove the key from starting switch 1 .
12.15 CHECK AFTER STOPPING ENGINE
1. Walk around the machine and check the work equipment, body
work, and undercarriage, and check also for leakage of oil and
water. If any leakage or abnormality is found, carry out repairs.
2. Fill the fuel tank.
3. Remove any waste paper or dead leaves from inside the engine
room. These may cause a fire.
4. Remove any mud stuck to the undercarriage.
12.16 LOCKING
Always lock the following places.
1 Fuel tank filler cap
REMARK
The starting switch key is used also for lock 1 .
12. OPERATION 12. OPERATION
AM089160
HEAT
OFF
ON
START