Operating the Vehicle
4-1
Pre-Operation Check
DAILY CHECK
To better prevent troubles, it is important to know the condition of the vehicle, before operating.
Check it before starting.
CAUTION
:
To avoid personal injury
:
Be sure to check and service the vehicle on a level surface with the engine shut off, the
parking brake “ON”, and implements lowered to the ground if equipped.
Check items
-Visually inspect the exterior of the vehicle
-Check engine oil level
-Check transmission oil level
-Check brake fluid level
-Check coolant level
-Clean radiator screen
(When used in dusty areas)
-Check brake and pedal
-Check parking brake
-Check indicators, gauges and meters
-Check lights
-Check seat belts and roll-over protective structures.
-Check front and rear joint boots.
-Check tire inflation pressure.
-Check backup beeper (if equipped).
-Refuel
(See "PRE-OPERATION CHECK" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.)
-Check danger, warning and caution labels
(See "DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS
"
in
"
SAFE OPERATION
"
section.)