12.1.3 OPERATIONS AND CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE A WARNING If any of the control levers are touched by accident, the work equipment or the machine may move suddenly. When leaving the operator’s compartment, always set the safety lever securely to the LOCK position. 1. Check that the brake pedal is applied with the lock. 2. Check that the safety lock lever is engaged (down position). 3. Check that the mounted equipment is lowered on the ground or properly blocked and the blade control lever is in the hold position. 4. Turn the master disconnect switch to the on position (clock- wise). 5. Pull light switch out to the furthest position.
Check that the front and rear work lights are on and the instrument panel gauges are illuminated. 6. Insert the key in the starting switch and turn to the ON position. 2-28