. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION 2 - 17 STARTING ENGINE If t here is a warning tag hanging from the work e quipment con lever, do not start the e ngine or touch the levers. CHECKS BEFORE STAR Carry out the following checks before starting the engine at th e beginning of the day's Remove all dirt from the surface of the window glass to ens ure a good view. Remove all dirt from the surface of the lens of the front lam nd check that the y light up correctly.
Check the coolant lev el, fuel level, and oil level in engine oil pan, check for clogging o f the air cleaner, a nd check for damage to the ele Adjust the operator's seat to a position where it is easy to car ry out operations, and che ck that there is no damage or wear to the seat b elt or mounting clamps.
Check that the gauge s work properly, check th e angle of the lights and working lamps , and check that th e contro levers are all at the n Adjust the mirror to a position which gives a g ood view to th e rear from the operator' Check that there are no persons or obstacles above, below , or in the a rea around th PRECAUTIONS WHEN S Start and operate the machine only while seat Do not attempt to sta rt the engine by short-circ uiting the eng ine starting circuit. Such an act may cause a serious bodily injury or fire. When starting the en gine, sound the horn as a Do not allow anyone apart from the operator t o ride on the machine.