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WARNING: Negligence of these instructions can lead to accidents.
1.4 After Starting the Engine
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Secure safety around the machine
• Ensure that the area around the machine is clear of
personnel and obstructions. Moreover, honk the horn,
indicate your intention to move, and wait a while before
moving off.
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Warm up the Engine
• Do not put your machine into motion immediately after the engine has started, let it idle for
several minutes until it is at operating temperature.
• Check the area where the machine has parked for signs of leakage or oil, fuel and water. If
any leakage is noticeable, determine the cause and make corrections immediately.
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Have a trial run
• Make a test run in a safe place to check that there are no abnormal signs. If found to be
abnormal, correct the fault before traveling again.
• Listen for unusual sounds, and check for abnormal temperature rise. If abnormal, park the
machine in a safe place and find the source of trouble before operating.
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Check that the horn, lamps and gauges work correctly
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Before starting, make certain that each lever is in the neutral position and the
parking brake is applied
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When starting, sound the horn
• Before starting the engine. Make sure there is no one
in the immediate vicinity and there are no obstructions
around the machine.
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Sit in the driver’s seat and turn on the engine
• Do not start the engine anywhere other than from the driver’s seat as there is the danger
of operational mistakes.
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Pay attention to ventilation
• Exhaust fumes are dangerous if breathed in. When
starting the engine in an enclosed area, provide good
ventilation with windows and doors opened.
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Do not stand close to the exhaust gas pipe opening
• The exhaust gas from the engine is dangerous.
• Exhaust fumes are harmful if breathed in.
