. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION position(F). may cause fire, serious 2 - 24 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Ca rry out the following check s before starting the engine at the beginning of the day's wo rk to ensure that there is no problem with the operation of the machine. If this inspection is not carried out properly problems may occur with the operation of the machine , and there is danger that this may lead to serious personal injury or death. Remove all dirt from the s urface of the window glass to ensure a good view. (PAGE 3-72)" is surely executed.
" WALK-AROUND CHECK Remove all dirt from the su rface of the lens of the front lamps, working lamps, and rea r combination lamp, and check that they light up co rrectly. Check the coolant level, fu el level, and oil level in engine oil pan, check for clogging of th e air cleaner, and check f or damage to the electric wiring. d or dust accumulated around the movable parts of the accelerator pedal or brake pedals work properly. Check that there is no mu pedal, and check that the Adjust the operator's seat t o a position where it is easy to carry out operations, and chec k that there is no damage or wear to the seat belt or mounting clamps.
Check that the gauges wo rk properly, check the angle of the mirror, and check that th e control levers are all at t he Neutral position. ne, check that the work equipment lock lever is in the LOCK position. Before starting up the engi ne, check that the work equipment lock lever is in the LOC Adjust the mirrors so that th e rear of the machine can be seen clearly from the operator's seat. See "ADJUSTING MIRRORS (PAGE 3-88)". Check that there are no pe rsons or obstacles above, below, or in the area around the Check that the parking bra PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTIN G ENGINE hine only while seated. sound the horn as a warning. from the operator to ride on the machine.
engine by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. This Start and operate the mac When starting the engine, Do not allow anyone apart Do not attempt to start the personal injury or death. Check that the backup ala rm (alarm buzzer when machine travels in reverse) works p PRECAUTIONS IN COLD AREAS Carry out the warming-up operation thoroughly. If the machine is not thoroughly warm ed up before the control l evers are operated, the re action of the machine will be slow, and this may lead to une xpected accidents. I f the battery electrolyte is frozen, do not charge the battery or start the engine with a will ignite the battery and cause the battery to explode. different power source.
t There is a hazard that this Before charging or starting the engine with a different power source, melt the battery e lectrolyte and check that here is no leakage of elec trolyte before starting.