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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION
STARTING ENGINE
If there is a warning tag hanging from the shift lever, do not start the
engine or touch the levers.
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, ADJUST
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 front lamps, working lamps, and rear combination lamp, 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.
Check that there is no mud or dust accumulated around the movable parts of the accelerator pedal or brake pedal,
and check that the pedals work properly.
Adjust the operator's seat to a position where it is easy to carry out operations, and check that there is no damage
or wear to the seat belt or mounting clamps.
Check that the gauges and instruments work properly, check the angle of the mirror, and check that the gearshift
lever is at neutral and the dump lever is at HOLD.
Before starting the engine, make sure that the dump lever lock knob is in the LOCK position.
Adjust the mirrors so that the rear of the machine can be seen clearly from the operator's seat.
Refer to "WALK-AROUND CHECK (PAGE 3-71)".
Check that there are no persons or obstacles above, below, or in the area around the machine.
Check that the parking brake switch is in the PARKING position.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
Start and operate the machine only while seated.
Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the engine starting circuit. Such an act may cause a serious
bodily injury or fire.
When starting the engine, sound the horn as a warning.
If another person is allowed on the machine, that person may sit only in the assistant's seat.
For machines equipped with a backup alarm, check that the warning device works properly.
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