Stopping The Engine - Komatsu PC220LC -8 Operation & Maintenance Manual

MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS

STOPPING THE ENGINE

NOTICE
If the engine is stopped abruptly, service life of component parts of the
engine may be considerably reduced. Do not stop the engine abruptly
except in an emergency. If the engine has overheated, do not try to stop it
abruptly but run it at medium speed to allow it to cool down gradually, and
then stop it.
1. Run the engine at low idle for about 5 minutes to cool down gradually.
2. Turn the key in starting switch (1) to the OFF position (A) and
stop the engine.
3. Remove the key from starting switch (1).
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