Komatsu D61EX-24 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 235

MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
METHOD FOR OPERATIONS AND CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
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• When starting the engine, check and make sure park-
ing brake lever (1) and work equipment lock lever (4)
are secured in LOCK position.
If the blade control lever is touched by accident when
starting the engine, the blade may move unexpectedly,
and this may lead to a serious injury or death.
• When standing up from the operator's seat, always set
parking brake lever (1) and work equipment lock lever
(4) to LOCK position, regardless of whether the engine
is running or stopped.
1.
Check that battery disconnect switch (S) is in ON position
(I).
2.
Check that parking brake lever (1) is in LOCK position (L).
If parking brake lever (1) is not in LOCK position (L), the
engine cannot be started.
3.
Check that joystick (steering, directional and gear shift lev-
er) (2) is in NEUTRAL position (N).
The engine cannot be started if joystick (steering, direc-
tional and gear shift lever) (2) is not in NEUTRAL position
(N).
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