Komatsu PC118MR-8 Operation And Maintenance Manual page 217

FUNCTIONING
2. Shift the hand accelerator (2) to the idling position.
3. Keep the key in the ignition switch (3) in preheating
position (HEAT) and make sure that the preheating
warning light (4) comes on.
After approximately 30 seconds, the preheating warning
light (4) starts blinking and goes on for 10 seconds,
indicating that the preheating phase has been completed.
4. When the preheating warning light (4) goes out, turn the
ignition key (3) directly to position START to start the
engine.
5. As soon as the engine starts, release the key, which will
automatically return to position ON.
6. Let the engine idle for the first 15 seconds soon after
starting the engine and do not operate any control lever or
the hand accelerator.
7. Make sure that the load level warning light (5) and the
engine oil low pressure warning light (6) turn off.
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