Starting Engine - Komatsu PC18MR-3 Operation & Maintenance Manual

MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS

STARTING ENGINE

Normal Starting
Sit down in the operator's seat before starting the engine.
Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. Such an act may cause serious bodily injury
or fire.
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 confined 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 2 minutes before trying to start
the engine again.
1. Check to make sure that lock lever (1) is at the LOCK position
(L). If lock lever (1) is in the FREE position (F), the engine will
not start.
2. Pull fuel control lever (2) slightly from the low idle position
(position A) to the full speed position (position B).
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WARNING
OPERATION