Starting Engine - Komatsu PC15MRX-1 Operation And Maintenance Manual

OPERATION

STARTING ENGINE

NORMAL STARTING
Check that there are no persons or obstacles in the
surrounding area, then sound the horn and start the
engine.
Exhaust gas is toxic. When starting the engine in con-
fined spaces, be particularly careful to ensure good
ventilation.
NOTICE
Do not keep the starting motor rotating continuously for more than 20 seconds.
If the engine will not start, wait for at least two minutes before trying to start the engine again.
1. Pull fuel control lever (1) to the center position between
LOW IDLING and HIGH IDLING.
2. Turn the key in starting switch (2) to the START position.
The engine will start.
3. When the engine starts, release the key in starting switch
(2).
The key will return automatically to the ON position.
WARNING
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
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