12. 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 it suddenly. Run the engine at a midrange speed to allow the engine to cool down before stopping it. 12.15 STOPPING ENGINE NOTICE If the engine is abruptly stopped before it has cooled down, engine life may be greatly shortened. Consequently, do not abruptly stop the engine apart from an 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 idling speed for about 5 minutes to allow it to gradually cool down. 2. Turn the key in starting switch 1 to the OFF position and stop the engine. 3. Remove the key from starting switch 1 . 2-69