ENGINE OPERATION - Operating Instructions Driving Introduction and important information about operating your vehicle safely. 1 WARNING Correct care of your engine will result in longer life, better performance, and more economical operation. Follow the daily maintenance checks listed in Engine Maintenance on page 29. Check the engine oil pressure and engine coolant gauges, warning lamps, and other gauges daily to make sure they are operational. Normally each gauge will make a full sweep when ignition key is cycled ON to indicate that the gauge is operating correctly.
Combustible vapors near the air intake system could be ingested into the en- gine, causing the engine to suddenly accelerate and overspeed. This condi- tion could result in operator losing con- trol of the vehicle if an unexpected in- crease in engine RPM occurs. Com- bustible vapors could also cause a fire. Do not operate your vehicle in an area where combustible chemicals or va- pors may be present. Failure to com- ply may result in death, personal in- jury, equipment or property damage. NOTE IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER AND OPERATOR TO OPER- ATE THE VEHICLE IN A SAFE ENVI- RONMENT. Y53-1181-1K1 (08/2018) 19