1.2.8.4 Engine safety
Make sure all shields, guards and access doors are
in position and are closed before you start the
engine.
Start the engine from the operator seat only. Make
sure that all controls are in neutral and the drives
are disengaged.
Make sure all bystanders are clear of the machine
before you start the engine.
Do not bypass the neutral start system. The
neutral start system will not let the engine start if
the machine is in gear. Manual override of this
system can cause death and injury.
Do not connect booster cables to the starter
terminals or short across the starter terminals.
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DANGER: Exposion hazard. Starting
fluid.
Personal injury, death, or machine
damage can occur.
Do not use starting fluid as a starting
aid.
Do not use aerosol starting fluid to start the
engine. The heaters in the intake manifold can
cause ignition and explosion of the starting fluid.
This explosion can cause death, injury and damage
to the engine.
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DANGER: Component movement
hazard.
Personal injury, death, or machine
damage can occur.
Stop the engine and stop all
components from moving before
servicing.
Keep out of the engine compartment while the
engine is in operation. Before you open the engine
cover, stop the engine and take the key with you.
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Fig. 34
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1700M Series Compact Tractors
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