Komatsu WA800-3E0, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Page: 43 / 336

SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
2-21
PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION 2
STARTING ENGINE 2
If there is a warning tag hanging from the work equipment con-
trol lever, do not start the engine or touch the levers (1).
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Carry out the following checks before starting the engine at the beginning of the day's work.
q
Remove all dirt from the surface of the window glass to ensure a good view.
q
Remove all dirt from the surface of the lens of the front lamps, working lamps, and rear combination lamp, and
check that they light up correctly.
q
Check the coolant level, fuel level, and oil level in engine oil pan, check for clogging of the air cleaner, and
check for damage to the electric wiring.
q
Check that there is no mud or dust accumulated around the movable parts of the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal, and check that the pedals work properly.
q
Adjust the operator's seat to a position where it is easy to carry out operations, and check that there is no dam-
age or wear to the seat belt or mounting clamps.
q
Check the operation of the instruments and gauges, check the angle of the mirror, and check that the control
levers are all at the Neutral position.
q
Before starting the engine, make sure that the work equipment lock lever is in the LOCK position.
q
Adjust the mirrors so that the rear of the machine can be seen clearly from the operator's seat. See “ADJUST-
ING MIRRORS (3-80)“.
q
Check that there are no persons or obstacles above, below, or in the area around the machine.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
q
Start and operate the machine only while seated.
q
Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. Such an act may cause a seri-
ous bodily injury or fire.