Komatsu D61EX-24 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 146

OPERATION
FUEL CONTROL DIAL
• When turning the fuel control dial to High idle (MAX) side while machine is stopped, check that the
joystick (steering, directional and gear shift lever) is in NEUTRAL position. If the fuel control dial is
turned to High idle (MAX) side while the joystick (steering, directional and gear shift lever) is in
FORWARD or REVERSE position, the machine moves off suddenly and this may lead to serious per-
sonal injury or death.
• When turning the fuel control dial to High idle (MAX) side while the joystick (steering, directional
and gear shift lever) is in FORWARD or REVERSE position, be careful of safety for the area around
the machine, and turn the dial slowly.
Fuel control dial is used to control the engine speed and out-
put.
(a) Low idle (MIN)
The position where the dial is turned fully to the left.
(b) High idle (MAX)
The position where the dial is turned fully to the right.
REMARK
• If the work is relatively low load operation and also does
not require the high speed travel, turn back the fuel control
dial a little to Low idle (MIN) direction from High idle (MAX)
position so that the fuel efficiency improves and the noise
is reduced.
• For last leveling operation or gravel spreading operation as
well, turn back the fuel control dial a little to Low idle (MIN)
direction from High idle (MAX) position so that the shoe
slip is reduced and the undercarriage life improves.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
The cigarette lighter is used to light cigarettes.
When the cigarette lighter is pushed in, it will return to its origi-
nal position after a few seconds, so pull it out to use it.
If the cigarette lighter is removed, the socket can be used as an
120 W (24 V x 5 A) power source.
NOTICE
This cigarette lighter is for 24 V. Do not use it as a power
supply for 12 V equipment.
REMARK
Use the cigarette lighter while engine is running.
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WARNING
EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS
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