. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION 2 - 17 STARTING ENGINE If t here is a warning tag hanging from the work equipme lever, do not start the e ngine or touch the levers . CHECKS BEFORE STAR Carry out the following checks before starting the engine at the beginning of the day's work. Remove all dirt from the surface of the window glass t o ensure a good view. Remove all dirt from nt lamps and working lamps, and c heck that they light up correctly.
Check the coolant lev el, fuel level, and oil level in engi ne oil pan, check for clogging of the air cleaner, and check for damage to the ele Adjust the operator's seat to a position where it is easy to carry out operations, and check th at there is no damage or wear to the seat b elt or mounting clamps.
Check that the gauge s work properly, check the angle of the lights and working lamps, and check that the control levers are all at the n Adjust the mirror to a position which gives a good vie w to the rear from the operator's sea Check that there are no persons or obstacles above, below, or in the area around the ma PRECAUTIONS WHEN S Start and operate the Do not attempt to star t the engine by short-circuiting th e engine starting circuit. Such an ac t may cause a serious bodily injury or fire. When starting the en gine, sound the horn as a warnin Do not allow anyone apart from the operator to ride on the machine. PRECAUTIONS IN COLD AREAS g-up operation thoroughly.
If the machine is not thoroughly warmed up before the control Carry out the warmin levers are operated, t he reaction of the machine will b e slow, and this may lead to unexp ected accidents.