. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION 2 - 20 STARTING ENGINE If t here is a warning tag hanging f lever, do not start the engine or to CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Carry out the following checks be fore starting the engine at the beginning of the d Remove all dirt from the surfac e of the window glass to ensure a good view.
Remove all dirt from the surfac e of the lens of the front lamps, working lamps, and rear combination l amp, and check that they light up correct Check the coolant level, fuel le vel, and oil level in engine oil pan, check for clog ging of the air cleaner, a nd check for damage to the electric wirin Check that there is no mud or d ust accumulated around the movable parts of the accelerator pedal or bra ke pedal, and check that the pedals wor Adjust the operator's seat to a p osition where it is easy to carry out operations, a nd check that there is n o damage or wear to the seat belt or mou Check that the gauges work pr operly, check the angle of the lights and working l amps, and check that t he control levers are all at the neutral pos Before starting the engine, ma ke sure that the work equipment lock lever is in Adjust the mirrors so that the r REAR VIEW MIRROR (PAGE Check that there are no person s or obstacles above, below, or in the area arou PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING only while seated.
Start and operate the machine Do not attempt to start the engi ne by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. Such an act may cause a serious bodily injury or fire. nd the horn as a warning. the operator to ride on the machine. ys check that the work equipment control levers are at the HOLD position. When starting the engine, sou Do not allow anyone apart from the operator to ride on the machine When starting the engine, alwa ys check that the work equipment control levers are at the HOLD posit