. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. This may cause fire, serious 2 - 22 CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGI NE Ca rry out the following checks befo re starting the engine at the beginnin g 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 proper ly problems may occur with the operation of the machine, and t here is danger that this may lead to s erious person Remove all dirt from the surface of the window glass to ensure a goo Be sure to carry out "WALK-AR Remove all dirt from the surface of the lens of the front lamps and working lamps, and check that they light up nd check that they light up c orrectly. Check the coolant level, fuel leve l, and oil level in engine oil pan, check for clogging o f the air cleaner, and check f or damage to the electric wiring. ust accumulated around the movable parts of any pedals, and check that the Check that there is no mud or d edals work properly.
p Adjust the operator's seat to a po sition where it is easy to carry out operations, and ch eck that there is no damage o r wear to the seat belt or mount ing clamps. Check that the gauges work pro perly, check the angle of the mirror, a nd check that the control levers are all at t he Neutral position. that work equipment lock lever re in LOCK position (L). r of the machine can be seen t procedure, see "ADJUST or obstacles above, below, or Before starting the engine, check ( 1) and parking brake lever (2) a Adjust the mirror so that the rea e F asily from the operator's seat. or details of the adjustmen MIRROR (PAGE 3-81)". Check that there are no persons in the area around the machine.
n the area around the machine. PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING Start and operate the machine o When starting the engine, sound Do not allow anyone apart from t Do not attempt to start the engi ersonal injury or death. p PRECAUTIONS IN COLD AREAS tion thoroughly. If the machine is not thoroughly warmed up before the control Carry out the warming-up opera l evers are operated, the reaction of the machine will be slow, and this may lead to u nexpected accidents. I f the battery electrolyte is froze n, do not charge the battery or start t he engine wit h a different power source. T t here is a hazard that this will ig nite the battery and cause the battery to explode.
Before charging or starting the e ngine with a different power source, melt the batter y electrolyte and check that here is no leakage of electrolyte before starting.