. SAFETY SAFETY MACHINE OPERATION SAFETY MACHINE OPERATION 2 - 19 STARTING ENGINE If t here is a warning tag hang ing from the work equipmen t contro lever, do not start the engine or touch the levers . CHECKS BEFORE STARTING Carry out the following check s before starting the engine at the b eginning of the day's w Remove all dirt from the s urface of the window glass to ensure a good view.
Remove all dirt from the s urface of the lens of the working lam ps, and check that the y light up correctly Check the coolant level, fu el level, and oil level in engin e oil pan , check for clogging of the air cleaner, an d check for damage to the electric Adjust the operator's seat t o a position where it is easy to carry o ut operations, and che ck that there is no damage or wear to the seat belt or Check that the gauges wor k properly, check the angle o f the lig hts and working lamps, and chec k that the contro levers are all at the neutra Before starting the engine , make sure that the lock leve r is in t he LOC Adjust the mirrors so that t he rear of the machine can b e seen clearly from the opera tor's seat.
When adjusting, see "Rea rview Mirrors (PAGE 3-62)". Check that there are no pe rsons or obstacles above, b elow, or in the a rea around the machine SAFETY RULES FOR STARTI NG ENGINE hine only while seated. Start and operate the mac Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. Such a n act may cause a serious bodily injury or fire. sound the horn as a warning. from the operator to ride on the machine. When starting the engine, sound the horn as a warning Do not allow anyone apart from the operator to ride on the ma chine.