. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING ENGINE Start and operate the machine only while seated. When starting the engine, sound the horn as a warning. Do not allow anyone apart from the operator to ride on the machine. Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. This may cause fire, serious personal injury or death. 2 - 23 INSPECTION AND MAINTENAN CE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Carry out the following checks before starting the engine at the beginning of the day's work to ensure that there is no problem with the operation o f the machine.
If this inspection is not carried out properly pr oblems may occur with the operation of the machine, a nd there is danger that this may lead to serious personal inj Remove all dirt from the surf Carry out the "Walk-around Remove all dirt from the surf correctly. Check the coolant level, fuel level, and oil level in engine oil pan, check for clogging of the air cleaner, and check for damage to the electric wi ring. or dust accumulated around the movable parts of any pedals, and check that the Check that there is no mud pedals work properly.
Adjust the operator's seat to a position where it is easy to carry out operations, and check t hat there is no damage or wear to the seat belt or m ounting clamps. Check that the gauges work properly, check the angle of the mirror, and check that the control levers are all at the Neutral position. heck that lock lever (1) is in LOCK rear of the machine can be seen at. ew Mirrors (PAGE 3-80)". ons or obstacles above, below, or ne. Before starting the engine, c position (L). Adjust the mirrors so that the clearly from the operator's se When adjusting, see "Rearvi Check that there are no pers in the area around the machi PRECAUTIONS IN COLD AREA S Carry out the warming-up op eration thoroughly.
If the machine is not thoroughly warme d up before the control levers or control pedals are o not expected by the operat thoroughly. If the battery electrolyte is fr perated, the reaction of the machine will be slow or the mach ine may move in a way or. Particularly in cold weather, be sure to carry out the warming-up operation ozen, do not charge the battery or start the engine with a different power source. ill ignite the battery and cause the battery to explode. There is a hazard that this w Before charging or starting th there is no leakage of electro e engine with a different power source, melt the battery ele ctrolyte and check that lyte before starting.