Komatsu PC15MRX-1 Operation And Maintenance Manual page 86

MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
STARTING ENGINE IN COLD WEATHER
Check that there are no persons or obstacles in the
surrounding area, then sound the horn and start the
engine.
Never use starting aid fluids as they may cause explo-
sions.
NOTICE
Do not keep the starter motor running for more than 20 seconds continuously.
If the engine does not start, wait for about 30 seconds and begin with the step 3. again.
When starting in low temperatures, do as follows.
1. Pull fuel control lever (1) to the center position between
LOW IDLING and HIGH IDLING.
2. Hold the key in starting switch (2) at the HEAT position,
and check that preheating monitor (3) lights up.
After about 30 seconds, preheating monitor lamp (3) will
flash to indicate that preheating is finished.
REMARK
The monitor and gauge also light up when the key is at the
HEAT position, but this does not indicate any abnormality.
3. When preheating monitor (3) goes out, turn the key in
starting switch (2) to the START position to start the
engine.
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