Starting With Cold Engine Or In Cold Climates - Komatsu WB93S-5 F50003 Operation & Maintenance Manual

3.6.2.2 STARTING WITH COLD ENGINE OR IN
COLD CLIMATES
Do not use any fluids or products that facilitate the cold
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starting of the engine, since these are ether-based and may
cause explosions.
Before starting the engine, disconnect all the electric
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devices (heating, air conditioning, lights, work lights, etc.).
Perform the heating operation carefully. If the machine is
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not properly warmed up before operating the control
levers, its response to the controls will be slow and this
may cause unexpected accidents.
If the battery electrolyte is frozen, do not charge the battery
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or start the engine with a different power source, since the
battery may catch fire.
Before charging the battery or starting the engine with a
different power source, make the electrolyte melt and make
sure that it isn't frozen any more and that there are no
leaks.
1 - Turn the key to the preheating position «
seconds in the coldest weather.
The preheating time is determined according to the outside
temperature and the ratio is approx. 1 second for each
degree below 0°C.
2 - Press the accelerator pedal completely and turn the ignition
key to position «
3 - As soon as the engine starts, release the ignition key, which
will automatically return to position « » and reduce the speed
to idling.
IMPORTANT
If the engine does not start at the first attempt, repeat the
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operations 1 and 2 after waiting for at least 30 seconds, in
order not to overload the battery.
For specific applications in cold climates, request the
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"COLD ARRANGEMENT" configuration to your Komatsu
Dealer
WARNING
» (START) for maximum 15 seconds.
» for maximum 15
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