OPERATION 4. Operate lift arm control lever (5) to lower the bucket to the ground. 5. Lock lift arm control lever (5) and bucket control lever (6) with safety lock (7). 12.14 CHECKS AFTER COMPLETION OF OPERATION Check the engine water temperature, engine oil pressure, torque converter oil temperature, and fuel level with the meter and lamps. If the engine has overheated, do not stop suddenly. Run the engine at a mid-range speed to allow the engine to cool down before stopping it. 12.15 STOPPING ENGINE NOTE: Stopping the engine abruptly, before it has cooled down, can greatly shorten engine life. Do not abruptly stop the engine except for emergency.
In particular, if the engine has overheated, do not abruptly stop it but run it at medium speed to allow it to cool gradually, then stop it. 1. Run the engine at low idle for about five minutes to allow it to gradually cool down. 2. Turn key in starting switch (1) to the OFF position and stop the engine. 3. Remove the key from starting switch (1). 2-68 WA420-3MC