Safety Rules for Starting Engine When starting the engine, sound the horn as a warning. Start and operate the machine only while seated. Do not allow anyone apart from the operator to ride on the machine. Do not short-circuit the starting motor circuit to start the engine. It is not only dangerous, but may also cause serious personal injury or fire. Starting Engine in Cold Weather Carry out the warming-up operation thoroughly. If the machine is not thoroughly warmed up before the control levers (pedals) are operated, the reaction of the machine will be slow or the machine may move in a way not expected by the operator.
Particularly in cold weather, be sure to carry out the warming-up operation thoroughly. If the battery electrolyte is frozen, do not charge the battery or start the engine with a different power source. There is a hazard that this will ignite the battery and cause the battery to explode. Before charging or starting the engine with a different power source, melt the battery electrolyte and check that there is no leakage of electrolyte before starting. 1-22 PC200LC-8