. SAFETY SAFETY MACHINE OPERATION SAFETY MACHINE OPERATION 2 - 19 STARTING ENGINE If t here is a warning tag han ging from the work equipmen t control lever, do not start the engine or touch the levers.
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING Carry out the following check s before starting the engine at the b eginnin g of the day's w Completely remove all fla mmable materials accumula from the windows, mirrors Check the coolant level, fu el level, and oil level in engin e oil pan , check for clogging of the air cleaner, and check for damage to the electric Adjust the operator's seat to a position where it is easy t o carry o ut operations, and che ck that there is no da mage or wear to the seat belt or Check that the gauges wo rk properly, check the angle o f the ligh ts and working lamps, and chec k that the c ontrol levers are all at the neutra Adjust the mirrors so that the rear of the machine can be seen clearly from the opera tor's seat.
When adjusting, see "Rea rview Mirrors (PAGE 3-64)". Check that there are no p ersons or obstacles above, b elow, or in the area around the machine SAFETY RULES FOR STARTI When starting the engine, sound the horn as a warning Start and operate the mac Do not allow anyone apar t from the operator to ride on the mac hine. Do not short circuit the sta rting motor circuit to start the engine . Short circuit can cau STARTING ENGINE IN COLD WEATHER operation thoroughly. If the machine is not thoroughly warmed up before the control Carry out the warming-up machine med up before the c ontrol levers are operated, the re action of the machine will be slow, a nd this may lead to un expected accidents.