Komatsu PC118MR-8 Operation And Maintenance Manual page 216

USE OF THE MACHINE AND RELATED CONTROLS
Starting with cold engine or in cold climates
q Before starting the engine, carefully read the instructions and information regarding safety contained
in this manual and make sure that you know the controls. Once the engine is started, the operator is
absolutely responsible for the damages deriving from false manoeuvres or failure to observe safety
regulations..
q Do not attempt to start the engine by causing a short-circuit with the terminals of the starter. This may
cause serious injury or even fires.
q Start the engine only while seated with fastened seat belt.
q Before starting the engine, make sure that there is no one within the operating range of the machine
and sound the horn.
q Never use starting aid fluids, as they may cause explosions.
q On starting, leave the hood bonnet and compartments closed. They should be opened only to carry
out checks.
q Exhaust gas is toxic. When starting the engine in closed places, make sure that there is sufficient
ventilation.
NOTICE
q Do not attempt to start the engine with the hand
accelerator set at the maximum rpm, in order to avoid
damaging the engine components.
q Do not make the starter run for more than 20 seconds
without interruption. If the engine does not start, wait
at least 2 minutes before trying again.
q Before starting the engine, make sure that the battery
main switch is turned to ON (see "Battery main switch
(3-68)").
When starting the engine in cold climates, proceed as indicated
below.
1. Make sure that the safety lever (1) is in the LOCK position
(L).
REMARK
The engine cannot be started if the safety lever isn't in LOCK
position (L).
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