Komatsu AX20 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 73

Turn Signal Indicator Switch
This switch controls the turn signal indicator.
Left turn (L): Push lever forward
Right turn (R): Pull lever back
Remark
This lever is equipped with an auto-return mechanism, so the lever
will return automatically to the neutral position.
STARTING SWITCH
This switch starts and stops the engine.
Clutch-type lift truck: When starting the engine, place the forward/
reverse control lever and high/low speed control lever at the neutral
position, pull the parking brake lever, and depress the clutch pedal fully.
Then turn the key.
TORQFLOW transmission lift truck: When starting the engine, place the
forward/reverse control lever in the neutral position, pull the parking brake
lever, depress the inching pedal fully, then turn the key.
OFF: Engine stop position
The key can be inserted or removed. The lamps and horn are activated at this position.
ON: Engine running position
Also activates glow plug preheating circuit in diesel engine BX lift trucks.
See "GLOW INDICATOR LAMP" on page 3-11.
START: Position for starting engine
After the engine starts, release the key. It will automatically return to the ON position.
Precautions for restarting the engine (applies to gasoline/LPG engine lift trucks only)
When the engine does not start, return the key from the START position to the OFF position.
With the anti-restart feature installed, the key cannot be turned to the START position again, if it is returned only to
the ON position. Return the key to the OFF position, then restart.
NOTICE
• When the engine is stopped, do not leave the key at the ON position. This will discharge the battery
and make it difficult to start the engine.
• Do not run the starting motor continuously for longer than the times given below.
Gasoline and LPG engine lift truck (AX and BX Models)
Diesel engine lift truck (BX models)
• Do not turn the key to the START position when the engine is running.
18. EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS
Maximum 5 seconds
Maximum 10 seconds
LEFT
Push Forward
RIGHT
Pull Back
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