10 OPERATING THE ENGINE OPERATING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE To avoid personal injury: A Read "SAFE OPERATION" in front of this manual. A Read the danger, warning and caution labels located on the vehicle. A To avoid the danger of exhaust fume poisoning, do not operate the engine in a closed building without proper ventilation. A Never start engine while standing on ground. Start engine only from operator's seat. A Make it a rule to set range gear shift lever to the "NEUTRAL" position and to place the hydraulic lift cylinder lever to the "NEUTRAL" position before starting the engine. 1. Make sure the parking brake is set. A Do not use starting fluid or ether.
A To protect the battery and the starter, make sure that the starter is not continuously turned for more than 10 seconds. (1) Parking brake lever (A) Pull to "PARK" A The parking brake warning lamp comes on while parking brake is applied and goes off when it is released. (1) Parking brake warning lamp