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Komatsu PC308USLC-3E0 User Manual

Komatsu PC308USLC-3E0
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OPERATION
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
STARTING ENGINE
WARNING
Start the engine only after sitting down in the operator's seat.
Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. Such an act may cause a 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.
Never use starting aid fluids as they may cause explosions.
Exhaust gas is toxic. When starting the engine in confined spaces, be particularly careful to ensure good ventilation.
NOTICE
Before starting the engine, check that fuel control dial (2) is at the low
idling (MIN) position. If the fuel control dial is at the full speed (MAX)
position, the engine will accelerate suddenly and cause damage to the
engine parts.
Do not keep the key in starting switch (3) at the START position
continuously for more than 20 seconds.
If the engine does not start, wait for at least 2 minutes, then start again
from the beginning.
After the engine starts, wait for the engine oil pressure monitor to go
out. Do not touch the control levers or control pedal while the engine oil
pressure monitor is lighted up.
This machine is equipped with an engine automatic preheating device that functions to start the engine preheating
automatically.
If the ambient temperature is low, the preheating monitor will light up when the key in starting switch (3) is turned to
the ON position to inform the operator that preheating has been started automatically.
1.
Check the lock lever (1) is in the LOCK position (L). If the lock
lever is in the FREE position (F), the engine does not start.
2.
Set fuel control dial (2) to the low idling (MIN) position.
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BrandKomatsu
ModelPC308USLC-3E0
CategoryExcavators
LanguageEnglish

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