Operation
Before Starting the Engine
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Before Starting the Engine
General
WARNING
When a seat belt is installed on your machine replace it with a new one if it is damaged, if the
fabric is worn, or if the machine has been in an accident.
WARNING
Operating the machine without a seat belt can be dangerous. Before starting the engine, make
sure your seat belt is fastened. Check the tightness and condition of the seat belt securing bolts regularly.
CAUTION
Keep the machine controls clean and dry. Your hands and feet could slide off slippery controls.
If that happens you could lose control of the machine.
Obey the correct operating procedures when using the machine in very cold or very hot climates.
If the fuel tank has been empty or if any part of the fuel system has been drained or disconnected, the fuel
system must be primed before attempting to start the engine.
1. For your own safety (and others) and for a maximum service life of your machine, do a pre-start inspection
before starting the engine.
1.1. If you haven't already done it, do a walk round inspection of the outside of the machine. Also, complete
the daily checks as detailed in the service schedules.
1.2. Remove dirt and rubbish from the machine interior, especially around control levers.
1.3. Remove oil, grease and mud from the drive lever and the steering wheel.
1.4. Make sure that your hands and shoes are clean and dry.
1.5. Remove or secure all loose articles on the machine- such as lunch boxes, tools etc.
1.6. Inspect the ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) structure for damage. Get your JCB distributor to
repair any damage. Make sure all the securing bolts are fitted and correctly tightened. Make sure the
fold down ROPS frame locking pins are fitted and secure.
1.7. Check around the machine for loose or missing bolts, screws etc. Replace or tighten where necessary.
1.8. Inspect the seat belt and its mountings for damage and excessive wear.
1.9. Check the following are in working order. Work lights, warning lights, horn, indicator lights, all switches,
direction indicators (if installed).
1.10. Adjust the seat so that you can comfortably reach all the driving controls with your back against the
seat back.
1.11. Fasten the seat belt.
Summary of Contents for CT160
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