Mitsubishi Fuso FK/FM 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Switches and controls
4 Starting engine with the cab tilted
When you need to start the engine with the cab
tilted for inspection or servicing purposes, be sure
to observe the following safety precautions:
•
Set the parking brake firmly, chock the wheels,
and take other necessary measures to prevent
the vehicle from moving.
•
With a manual transmission vehicle, check that
the gear shift lever is in the neutral position.
With an automatic transmission vehicle other
than FM65F, check that the range selector lever
is in the “P” position.
With the FM65F automatic transmission vehicle,
check that the range selector lever is in the “N”
position.
•
Place the starter switch in the “S” position to
start the engine.
Do not drive the vehicle immediately after starting
the engine. Allow the engine to warm up at least
until the needle moves in the water temperature
gauge.
Warming up the engine
WARNING
•
Do not warm up the engine in a garage or
other closed area. When starting the
engine or entering or leaving a garage, do
not run the engine for longer than is nec-
essary as the accumulation of exhaust gas
in closed areas is very dangerous.
Exhaust emissions contain carbon monox-
ide (CO), which if breathed can cause
unconsciousness or death.
•
If you smell exhaust gases inside the cab,
inspect the exhaust pipe and check
whether exhaust gases are leaking
through holes or cracks caused by corro-
sion or damage. If exhaust gases are leak-
ing, have the exhaust pipe inspected by an
authorized dealer.
If exhaust gases that have leaked from the
exhaust pipe come into the cab, ventilate
the cab with fresh air by opening the win-
dows fully or by opening the doors.
•
Make sure that there are no flammables
such as dry grass under or behind the
parked vehicle, especially close to the
exhaust pipe. A fire could be started by the
heat from the engine or exhaust pipe.
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