Komatsu D85EX-18 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 215

OPERATION
3.
Check if preheating pilot lamp (3) on the machine monitor
is lit.
4.
Leave this condition until preheating pilot lamp (3) goes
out.
5.
After preheating pilot lamp (3) goes out, turn the key of
starting switch (2) to START position (C), and start the en-
gine.
The lighting time of preheating pilot lamp (3) varies with
the ambient temperature as shown in the table.
Ambient temperature
( °C)
-3 to -10
-10 to -20
-20 to -30
6.
When the engine starts, release the starting switch key (2).
The key will return automatically to ON position (B).
REMARK
Just after starting the engine, run it at low idle. During this
period, release the decelerator pedal and perform no oper-
ation of the work equipment.
7.
After the engine speed is stabilized, perform the warm-up
operation.
Lighting time (sec.)
5 to 15
15 to 32
32 to 45
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