Seat Belt; Rear View Mirrors Adjustment; Safety Instructions For Starting The Engine - Kubota U48-4 Operation Instruction Manual

Seat belt

Buckle up (figure above/1).
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Check that the seat belt is fastened tightly.
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Do not operate the excavator without the seat belt fastened.
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Rear view mirrors adjustment

Check the adjustment of the rear view mirrors. If necessary, adjust the mirrors until the optimum sight is en-
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sured.

Safety instructions for starting the engine

The excavator is equipped with an anti-theft system (page 115).
When starting the excavator for the first time on a work day, carry out the pre-operational services
(page 64).
Make sure that there are no persons within the excavator's working area. It is essential to warn per-
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sons in the vicinity of the excavator by briefly honking the horn.
Make sure that all operational controls are in the neutral position.
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Starting the excavator is only allowed when the operator is sitting on the operator's seat.
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Before starting the engine, make the necessary operator station adjustments (page 68).
If the engine does not start immediately, cease the starting procedure. Wait a short time before reat-
tempting a start. If the engine does not start after several attempts, contact skilled personnel. If the
battery is discharged, jump-start the excavator (page 105).
Do not use Start Pilot or similar substances as a starting aid.
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