OPERATION 4. Operate work equipment control lever (5) to lower the bucket to the ground. 5. Lock work equipment control lever (5) with safety lock (6). 12.17 CHECKS AFTER COMPLETION OF ENGINE OPERATION Check the engine water temperature, engine oil pressure, torque converter oil temperature, and fuel level with the meter and lamps. If the engine has overheated, do not stop suddenly. Run the engine at a midrange speed to allow the engine to cool down before stopping it. 12.18 STOPPING ENGINE NOTICE: If the engine is abruptly stopped before it has cooled down, engine life may be greatly shortened. Consequently, do not abruptly stop the engine apart from an emergency.
In particular, if the engine has overheated, do not abruptly stop it but run it at medium speed to allow it to cool gradually, then stop it. 1. Run the engine at low idle for about 5 minutes to allow it to gradually cool down. 2. Turn key in starting switch (1) to the OFF position and stop the engine. 3. Remove the key from starting switch (1). 2-55