. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION tag on the starting switch, do not start the CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 2 - 23 STARTING EN If t here is a warni engine or touch an Carry out the follo wing checks before starting t he engine at the beginning of the Remove all dirt from the surface of the lens o f the front lamps and working la mps, and check that they lig ht up correctly. Check the coola nt level, fuel level, and oil lev el in engine oil pan, check for clo gging of the air cleane r, and c heck for damage to th e electric wiring.
Check that the g auges work properly, check t he angle of the lights and working lamps, and check th at the c ontrol levers are all at the neutral position. Before starting t he engine, make sure that th e lock lever is in the LOCK posi Adjust the positi on of the rear view mirror so t hat both sides and the rear part o f the machine can be clearly seen from the operat Refer to "ADJU STMENT OF REAR VIEW M IRROR (PAGE 3-58)" for the po Check that ther e are no persons or obstacle s above, below, or in the area ar PRECAUTIONS WH When starting th e engine, always stand in fr ont of the control panel at the op Never short circ uit the starting circuit to start t he engine.
There is danger that t he machine may run out of c ontrol and cause an a When starting th e engine, sound the horn as Do not allow an yone apart from the operator PRECAUTIONS IN COLD AREAS t the warming-up operation thoroughly. If the machine is not thoroughly warmed up, and the Always carry ou travel lever or s witches are operated, the rea ction of the machine may be slo w or it may change s uddenl y and cause an accide nt.