. 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 bef ore starting the engine at the beginning of the day's wor 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 lamp, and check that they light up correctl Check the coolant level, fuel lev el, and oil level in engine oil pan, check for clogging of th e air cleaner, and check for damage to the electric wirin Check that there is no mud or du st accumulated around the movable parts of the accelerat or pedal or brake pedal, and check that the pedals work Adjust the operator's seat to a p osition where it is easy to carry out operations, and check that there is no damage or wear to the seat belt or mou Check that the gauges work pro perly, check the angle of the lights and working lamps, an d check that the control levers are all at the neutral pos Before starting the engine, mak e sure that the work equipment lock lever is in the LOCK Before starting the engine, mak e sure that the lock lever is in the LOCK position.
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 around the m PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING only while seated. Start and operate the machine Do not attempt to start the engin e by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. Such an a ct may cause a serious bodily injury or fire. d 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, soun 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 th