. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING ENGINE Start and operate the machine only while seated. When starting the engine, sound the horn as a warning. Do not allow anyone apart from the operator to ride on the machine. Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. This may cause fire, serious personal injury or death. Check that the backup alarm (alarm buzzer when machine travels in reverse) works properly. 2 - 24 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Carry out the following checks before starting the engine at the be ginning of the day's work to ensure that there is no problem with the operation of the machine.
If this inspection is n ot carried out properly problems may occur with the operation of the machine, and there is danger that this may le ad to serious personal injury or death. a good view. Remove all dirt from the surface of the window glass to ensure "WALK-AROUND CHECK (PAGE 3-88)" is surely executed. Remove all dirt from the surface of the lens of the front lamps, working lamps, and rear combination lamp, and check that they light up correctly. Check the coolant level, fuel level, and oil level in engine oil pan, check for clogging of the air cleaner, and check for damage to the electric wiring.
Check that there is no mud or dust accumulated around the mova ble parts of the accelerator pedal or brake pedal, and check that the pedals work properly. Adjust the operator's seat to a position where it is easy to carry o ut operations, and check that there is no damage or wear to the seat belt or mounting clamps. Check that the gauges work properly, check the angle of the m irror, and check that the control levers are all at the Neutral position. ck lever is in the LOCK position. clearly from the operator's seat. See "ADJUST in the area around the machine.
Before starting up the engine, check that the work equipment lo Adjust the mirrors so that the rear of the machine can be seen REAR VIEW MIRROR (PAGE 3-103)". Check that there are no persons or obstacles above, below, or Check that the parking brake lever is in the LOCK position. Check that frame lock bar (1) is fixed securely at the FREE position. PRECAUTIONS IN COLD AREAS Carry out the warming-up operation thoroughly. If the machine is not thoroughly warmed up before the control levers are operated, the reaction of the machine will be slow, a nd this may lead to unexpected accidents.
If the battery electrolyte is frozen, do not charge the battery or start the engine with a different power source. battery to explode. There is a hazard that this will ignite the battery and cause the Before charging or starting the engine with a different power so there is no leakage of electrolyte before starting. urce, melt the battery electrolyte and check that