OPERATION SECTION 1 Page 35 OPERATING YOUR MACHINE 1 Carry out an initial inspection. (For details of the inspection, see CHECK BEFORE STARTING.) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 2. With your back against the back rest of the operator’s seat, adjust the seat position so that the brake pedal can be easily depressed. 3 Is parking brake switch (1) in ON position? 4 Is directional lever (2) in N (neutral) position? The engine will not start while the directional lever (2) is in any position other than N (neutral). 5. Are work equipment control levers (3) locked by safety lock (4)? 6. Is the machine monitoring system working properly?