Komatsu D85EX-18 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 209

OPERATION
2.
Check that parking brake lever (1) is in LOCK position (L).
If parking brake lever (1) is not in LOCK position (L), the
engine cannot be started.
3.
Check that joystick (steering, directional and gear shift lev-
er) (2) is in NEUTRAL position (N).
The engine cannot be started if joystick (steering, direc-
tional and gear shift lever) (2) is not in NEUTRAL position
(N).
If joystick (steering, directional and gear shift lever) (2) is in
F or R, the letter "P" on gear speed display will flash.
4.
Check that blade control lever (3) is in HOLD position (b).
5.
Check that ripper control lever (4) is in HOLD position (b).
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