. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION cause fire, serious 2 - 23 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Carry out the following checks before starting the engine at the beginning of the day's work to en sure that there is no problem with the operation of the m achine. If this inspection is not carried out properly problem s may occur with the operation of the machine, and ther e is danger that this may lead to serious personal injury o Remove all dirt from the surface of t "WALK-AROUND CHECK (PAGE 3 Remove all dirt from the surface of the lens of the front lamps, working lamps, and rear comb ination lamp, and check that they light up correctly.
Check the coolant level, fuel level, a nd oil level in engine oil pan, check for clogging of the air cl eaner, and check for damage to the electric wiring. Check that there is no mud or dust ac cumulated around the movable parts of the accelerator ped al or brake pedal, and check that the pedals work pro perly. Adjust the operator's seat to a positi on where it is easy to carry out operations, and check that th ere is no damage or wear to the seat belt or mounting clamps. Check that the gauges work proper ly, check the angle of the mirror, and check that the contr ol levers are all at the Neutral position. k that the work equipment lock lever is in the LOCK position.
Before starting up the engine, chec k that the work equipment lock lever is in the LOCK positio Adjust the mirrors so that the rear of the machine can be seen clearly from the operator's seat. S ee "ADJUSTING MIRRORS (PAGE 3-87)". obstacles above, below, or in the area around the machine. is at the ON position. s securely fixed at FREE Check that there are no persons or obstacles above, below, or in the area around the machin Check that the parking brake switch PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING ENGINE while seated. e horn as a warning. operator to ride on the machine. by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit.
This may c Start and operate the machine only When starting the engine, sound th Do not allow anyone apart from the Do not attempt to start the engine personal injury or death. Check that the backup alarm (alarm buzzer when machine travels in reverse) works properly. PRECAUTIONS IN COLD AREAS thoroughly. If the machine is not thoroughly warmed up before the control Carry out the warming-up operation levers are operated, the reaction of the machine will be slow, and this may lead to unexpecte d accidents. If the battery electrolyte is frozen, d o not charge the battery or start the engine with a differe the battery and cause the battery to explode. nt power source.
There is a hazard that this will ignite Before charging or starting the engi ne with a different power source, melt the battery electroly te and check that there is no leakage of electrolyte be fore starting.