Stopping The Engine - Komatsu SK818-5 Operation & Maintenance Manual

3.8 STOPPING THE ENGINE

IMPORTANT
Do not stop the engine suddenly, except in case of
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emergency; the sudden stop of the engine while it is
running shortens its life.
It is likewise recommended not to stop the engine sud-
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denly if it has been running for a long period and is still
hot; in this case, let the engine idle for about 5 minutes,
in order to allow it to cool down gradually before stop-
ping it.
Before stopping the engine, proceed as follows:
1 - Rest the work equipment on to the ground.
2 - Shift the levers to the neutral position and engage the sa-
fety devices.
3 - Shift the accelerator lever to the idling position.
Stop the engine by turning the ignition key to position « »
(OFF).
STOPPING THE ENGINE
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