. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION 2 - 20 STARTING ENGINE If t here is a warning tag hanging f lever, do not start the engine or to CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Carry out the following checks be fore starting the engine at the beginning of the day's wor Remove all dirt from the surfac e of the window glass to ensure a good view.
Remove all dirt from the surfac e of the lens of the front lamps, working lamps, and rear combination lamp, and check that they light up correct Check the coolant level, fuel le vel, and oil level in engine oil pan, check for clogging of th e air cleaner, and check for damage to the electric wirin Check that there is no mud or d ust accumulated around the movable parts of the accelera torpedal or brake pedal, and check that the pedals work Adjust the operator's seat to a p osition where it is easy to carry out operations, and check that there is no damage or wear to the seat belt or mou Check the operation of the ins levers are all at the Neutral pos Before starting the engine, che ck that the lock lever is at the LOCK Adjust the mirrors so that the re ar of the machine can be seen clearly from the operator's seat.
See "ADJUSTING MIRRORS (PAGE 3-86)". Check that there are no person s or obstacles above, below, or in the area around the m PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING only while seated. Start and operate the machine Do not attempt to start the engi ne by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. Such an act may cause a serious bodily injury or fire. d the horn as a warning. the operator to ride on the machine. back-up alarm, check that the alarm works properly. When starting the engine, soun Do not allow anyone apart from the operator to ride on the machine For machines equipped with a back-up alarm, check that the alarm