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Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
STARTING AND DRIVING
To reduce the possibility of roll-back which could result in severe injury or vehicle damage, do not
To operate vehicle:
1.
Apply the service brake, place the key in the key switch and turn it to the 'ON' position.
2.
Move the direction selector to the direction desired.
3.
Release the park brake by pressing the service brake pedal until the park brake releases.
4.
Slowly press the accelerator pedal to start the engine. Release service brake when engine starts.
5.
When the accelerator pedal is released, the ignition circuit is de-energized and the engine stops. To stop the vehicle
more quickly, press the service brake pedal.
When the direction selector is in the reverse position, a warning signal will sound to indicate that the vehicle is ready
Run-in
Check for possible leaks that may have developed during shipment.
Avoid full throttle starts and fast acceleration until the engine has reached operating temperature.
All engines use more oil than normal during the first hours of operation. As internal moving parts are run-in, oil use will
gradually decrease until the rate of use stabilizes.
Check the oil level according to the Periodic Service Schedule. Add oil if the level on the dipstick indicates that oil is in the
add oil range.
Do not overfill the engine. Too much oil can cause smoke or
allow oil to enter the air filter enclosure.
The oil dipstick and fill cap must be in position before engine
operation starts. Failure to install the dipstick and fill cap will con-
taminate the oil or discharge oil into the engine compartment.
Oil dipsticks are unique to this model vehicle. Do not use a dipstick from another engine.
release service brake until engine has started.
to run in reverse.
Owner's Guide
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Fill Cold Engine
To This Point
Add Oil
Operating Range
Hot Engine
Maximum Oil Level
For Hot Engine
Do Not Overfill
Safe
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