. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION If leaning stopper (2) is inserted, remove it and keep it in the toolbox. 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 - 23 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Carry out the following checks before starting the engine at the begin ning of the day's work to ensure that there is no problem with the operation of the machine. If this inspection is not c arried out properly problems may occur with the operation of the machine, and there is danger that this may lead t o serious personal injury or death. ood view. Remove all dirt from the surface of the window glass to ensure a g Carry out the "WALK-AROUND CHECK (PAGE 3-83)". Remove all dirt from the surface of the lens of the front lamps, wor king lamps, and rear combination lamp, and check that they light up correctly.
Check the coolant level, fuel level, and oil level in engine oil pan, ch eck 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 movable parts of the accelerator pedal or brake pedal, and check that the pedals work properly. Adjust the operator's seat to a position where it is easy to carry out o perations, 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 mirro r, and check that the control levers are all at the Neutral position. (Parking) position. erator's seat. -98)". e area around the machine.
Before starting the engine, check that the gearshift lever is at the P Adjust the mirrors so that you can get a good rear-view from the op For the details of adjustment, see "ADJUSTING MIRROR (PAGE 3 Check that there are no persons or obstacles above, below, or in th If the operation requires use of the articulation, set the articulate lock pin (1) is at the FREE position (F). Before traveling on roads, check that the articulation lock pin (1) is at the LOCK position (L).