. 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. Check that the backup alarm (alarm buzzer when machine travels in reverse) works properly. 2 - 24 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 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 of the machine.
If this inspection is not carried out properly problems may occur with the operation of the machine, and there is danger that this may lead to serious personal injury or death. re a good view. d. Remove all dirt from the surface of the window glass to ensu "WALK-AROUND CHECK (PAGE 3-100)" is surely execute Remove all dirt from the surface of the lens of the front lamp s, working lamps, and rear combination lamp, and check that they light up correctly. Check the coolant level, fuel level, and oil level in engine oil p an, check for clogging of the air cleaner, and check for damage to the electric wiring.
Check that there is no mud or dust accumulated around the m ovable parts of the acceleratorpedal or brake pedal, and check that the pedals work properly. Adjust the operator's seat to a position where it is easy to carr y out operations, and check that there is no damage or wear to the seat belt or mounting 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. t lock lever is in the LOCK position. Before starting up the engine, check that the work equipmen Adjust the mirrors so that the rear of the machine can be seen clearly from the operator's seat. See "ADJUSTING MIRRORS (PAGE 3-115)".
or in the area around the machine. EE Check that there are no persons or obstacles above, below, Check that the parking brake switch is at the ON position. Check that frame lock lever (1) is securely fixed at FR position(F). PRECAUTIONS IN COLD AREAS Carry out the warming-up operation thoroughly. If the machi ne is not thoroughly warmed up before the control levers are operated, the reaction of the machine will be slow , and this may lead to unexpected accidents. If the battery electrolyte is frozen, do not charge the battery or start the engine with a different power source. e battery to explode.
There is a hazard that this will ignite the battery and cause th Before charging or starting the engine with a different power there is no leakage of electrolyte before starting. source, melt the battery electrolyte and check that