Komatsu PW118MR-11 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 247

OPERATION
2.
Check that the travel direction selection switch is in the
neutral position (N).
if the travel direction selection switch is not in the neutral
position (N) the engine will not start.
3.
Turn the fuel control dial (3) to Low idle (MIN) position.
4.
Hold starting switch key (2) in HEAT (preheating) position
(D).
Preheating pilot lamp (4) lights up, and approximately 30
seconds later it flashes for 10 seconds to notify completion
of preheating.
5.
After preheating pilot lamp (4) goes out, turn starting
switch key (2) to START position (C).
The engine starts.
6.
When the engine starts, release the starting switch key (3).
The key returns automatically to the ON position (B).
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
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