. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE 2 - 35 STOP ENGINE BEFORE CARRYING OUT INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Lowe r the work equipmen t completely to t he ground an d stop the e ngin e befor e performing a ny inspection a nd maintenance. After e engine, starting , operate work equipment contro l lever ( 1) fully to the RAISE and LOWER positions 2 or 3 times t o r elea se t he remainin g pressure in the hydraulic circuit, set work loc 2) to the LOC K position. After releasing t pressure the hydraul turn t he st arting switch to the OFF position