Stopping The Engine - Komatsu PC450-8 Operation & Maintenance Manual

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MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS

STOPPING THE ENGINE

If the engine is stopped abruptly, service life of component

parts of the engine may be considerably reduced. Do not

stop the engine abruptly except in an emergency. If the

engine has overheated, do not try to stop it abruptly but

run it at medium speed to allow it to cool down gradually,

and then stop it.

1. Run the engine at low idle for about 5 minutes to cool down gradually.

2. Turn the key in starting switch (1) to the OFF position (A)

and stop the engine.

3. Remove the key from starting switch (1).

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