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Komatsu PC20R-8 User Manual

Komatsu PC20R-8
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USE OF THE MACHINE
3.6.2.2 STARTING WITH COLD ENGINE OR IN
COLD CLIMATES
DANGER
Do not use any fluid or product that facilitate the cold
starting of the engine, since these are ether-based and
may cause explosions.
1 - Pull the accelerator lever until reaching half of its stroke and
turn the ignition key to the preheating position «» for maxi-
mum 15 seconds in the coldest weather.
The preheating time is determined according to the outside
temperature and the recommended ratio is approximately 1
second for each degree below zero.
The preheating is signalled by the warning light positioned on
the dashboard.
2 - Turn the ignition key to position «» (START) until the en-
gine starts and for maximum 15 seconds.
3 - As soon as the engine starts, release the ignition key, which
will automatically return to position «» and reduce the speed
to idling.
IMPORTANT
If the engine does not start at the first attempt, repeat the
operations 1 and 2 after at least 30 seconds, in order not
to overload the battery.
RYA12180
RWA01990
RWA01970
RYA12190

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Komatsu PC20R-8 Specifications

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BrandKomatsu
ModelPC20R-8
CategoryExcavators
LanguageEnglish

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