Method For Stopping Engine - Komatsu PW118MR-11 Operation & Maintenance Manual

OPERATION

METHOD FOR STOPPING ENGINE

Keep away from the exhaust pipe immediately after stopping the engine.
NOTICE
If the engine is stopped abruptly, the service lives of com-
ponent parts of the engine may be considerably reduced.
Do not stop the engine abruptly except in an emergency.
If the engine is overheated, do not try to stop it abruptly
but run it at medium speed to allow it to cool down gradu-
ally, and then stop it.
Stop the engine according to the following procedure.
1.
Run the engine at low idle for approximately 5 minutes to cool it down gradually.
2.
Turn the key in starting switch (1) to OFF position (A).
The engine will stop.
3.
Remove the key from starting switch (1).
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