SAFETY Operate Only from Operator’s Seat Inappropriate engine starting procedures may cause the machine to runaway, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. Start the engine only when seated in the operator’s seat. NEVER start the engine while standing on the tracks or on ground. Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. A hazardous situation may be created and/or possible damage to the machine may result. Before starting the engine, confirm that all control levers are in neutral. SA-444 Jump Starting Failure to follow correct jump starting procedures could result in a battery explosion or a runaway machine.
If the engine must be jump started, be sure to follow the instructions shown in the “OPERATING ENGINE” chapter. The operator must be seated in the operator’s seat so that the machine will be under control when the engine starts. Jump starting is a two-person operation. Never use a frozen battery. Failure to follow correct jump starting procedures could result in a battery explosion or a runaway machine. Keep Riders Off Machine SA-032 Riders on machine are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstruct the operator’s view, resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner. Only the operator is allowed on the machine.
Keep riders off. SA-1292 S-7