12. OPERATION 12.1.4 OPERATIONS AND CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE suddenly. When leaving the operator’s compartment, al- ways set the safety lock securely to the LOCK position. 1. Is brake pedal 0 locked with brake lock lever @? 2. Is gear shift lever with safety lever O? 0 in N (neutral) position and locked 1 QY- REMARK If the gear shift lever is not at the neutral position, the starting motor will not turn even when the starting switch is turned to the START position. Free a Lock @ 3. Are the blade and the ripper lowered on the ground? And are safety locks 0 for blade control lever and ripper control lever in the LOCK positions? 4. Is fuel control lever 8 in the engine stop position? 2-43