Komatsu 830E Shop Manual page 36

26. Climb ladder to main deck. Always use grab rails
and ladder when mounting or dismounting from
the truck. Clean ladder and hand rails of any
foreign material, such as ice, snow, oil or mud.
Always mount and dismount ladders facing the
truck. Never attempt to mount or dismount while
the truck is in motion.
27. When checking coolant in radiator, use coolant
level sight gauge (if equipped) or observe cool-
ant level through opening in end of hood. If it is
necessary to remove radiator cap, shut down
engine (if running), and relieve coolant pressure
SLOWLY, before removing radiator cap.
If engine has been running, allow coolant to cool,
before removing the fill cap or draining radiator.
Serious burns may result if coolant is not allowed
to cool.
28. Be sure battery disconnect switches are on. Be
sure battery box hold down wing nuts are in
place and secure. Inspect covers over retarding
grids to be sure latches are in place and secure.
Inspect main air inlet to be sure it is clear. Be
sure all cabinet door latches are secure.
29. Move on around the cab to the back, open the
doors to the brake cabinet, inspect for leaks.
Before latching doors, turn work lights off, if
used.
30. Clean cab windows and mirrors; clean out cab
floor as necessary. Insure steering wheel, con-
trols and pedals are free of any oil, grease or
mud.
31. Stow personal gear in cab so that it does not
interfere with any operation of the truck. Dirt or
trash buildup, specifically in the operator's cab,
should be cleared. Do not carry tools or sup-
plies in cab of truck or on the deck.
32. Adjust seat and steering wheel so that it is com-
fortable for use.
33. If truck is in an enclosure, insure adequate venti-
lation before start-up. Exhaust fumes are dan-
gerous!
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ENGINE START-UP SAFETY PRACTICES
NEVER ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE BY
SHORTING ACROSS THE STARTER TERMINALS.
This may cause fire, or serious injury or death to
anyone in machine's path.
START THE ENGINE FROM THE OPERATOR'S
SEAT ONLY.
General Safety and Operating Instructions
34. Read and understand the description of all Oper-
ator Controls in Section "N", Cab, "Instrument
Panel and Indicator Switches". Be familiar with
all control locations and functions BEFORE
operating truck.
1. Insure all personnel are clear of truck before
starting engine. Always sound the horn as a
warning before actuating any operational con-
trols. If the truck is in an enclosure, insure ade-
quate ventilation before start-up. Exhaust
fumes are dangerous!
2. Be sure parking brake switch is in "On" position.
Check and insure Selector Switch is in "Neutral"
before starting.
3. If truck is equipped with auxiliary cold weather
heater system(s);
Do not attempt to start engine while heaters
are in operation. Damage to coolant heaters
will result!
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