Stopping The Engine - Komatsu WB93S-5 F50003 Operation & Maintenance Manual

3.8 STOPPING THE ENGINE

IMPORTANT
The sudden stop of the engine while it is running shortens
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its life. Do not stop the engine suddenly, except in case of
emergency.
It is likewise recommended not to stop the engine
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suddenly if it has been running for a long period and is still
hot; in this case, let the engine idle at a minimum speed of
1200–1300 rpm 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 front loader and backhoe equipment onto the
ground.
2 - Shift the levers to the neutral position and connect the safety
devices.
3 - Shift the hand accelerator lever to the idling position.
4 - Shift the reverse gear lever to position (N) and apply the
parking brake.
Stop the engine by turning the ignition key to position « » (OFF).
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