12. OPERATION
12.1 CHECK BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Perform following check for operator safety and maintenance of
machine performance.
12.1.1 WALK-AROUND CHECK
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l Leakage of oil or fuel, or accumulation of flammable material
around high temperature parts, such as the engine muffler or
turbocharger, may cause fire.
Check carefully, and if any abnormality is found, repair it or
contact your Komatsu distributor.
Before starting the engine, look around the machine and under
the machine to check for loose nut or bolts, or leakage of oil, fuel,
or coolant, and check the condition of the work equipment and
hydraulic system. Check also for loose wiring, play, and collection
of dust at places which reach high temperatures.
Always carry out the items in this section before starting the
engine each day.
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1. Check for damage, wear, play in work equipment, cylinders,
linkage, hoses
Check that there are no cracks, excessive wear, or play in the
work equipment, cylinders, linkage, or hoses. If any abnormality
is found, repair it.
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