SAFETY SAFETY MACHINE OPERATION SAFETY MACHINE OPERATION 0. STARTING ENGINE 0. If there is a warning tag hanging from the work equipment con- trol lever, do not start the engine or touch the levers . Checks Before Starting Engine 0. 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 to ensure a good view. Remove all dirt from the surface of the lens of the working lamps, and check that they light up correctly. Check the coolant level, fuel level, and oil level in engine oil pan, check for clogging of the air cleaner, and check for damage to the electric wiring.
Adjust the operator's seat to a position where it is easy to carry out operations, and check that there is no dam- age or wear to the seat belt or mounting clamps. Check that the gauges work properly, check the angle of the lights and working lamps, and check that the con- trol levers are all at the neutral position. Before starting the engine, make sure that the safety lock lever is in the LOCK position. Adjust the mirror to a position which gives a good view to the rear from the operator's seat. When adjusting, see "Rearview Mirrors ( 3-39 )". Check that there are no persons or obstacles above, below, or in the area around the machine. Safety Rules for Starting Engine 0.
When starting the engine, sound the horn as a warning. Start and operate the machine only while seated. Do not allow anyone apart from the operator to ride on the machine. Do not short circuit the starting motor circuit to start the engine. It is not only dangerous, but will also cause damage to the equipment. Starting Engine in Cold Weather 0. Carry out the warming-up operation thoroughly. If the machine is not thoroughly warmed up before the control levers are operated, the reaction of the machine will be slow, and this may lead to unexpected accidents. If the battery electrolyte is frozen, do not charge the battery or start the engine with a different power source.
There is a hazard that this will ignite the battery. Before charging or starting the engine with a different power source, melt the battery electrolyte and check for frost and leakage of battery electrolyte before starting. 2-21