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Know the stopping distance.
• When traveling on a road, bear in mind the stopping
distance. Avoid excessive speed, and abrupt starting
and stopping, and moving in a zigzag direction.
1.3 Before Starting the Engine
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Adjust the operator’s seat to your most effective operating position.
• Sit on the operator’s seat. Adjust the seat so that your back will make contact with the seat
back when the brake pedal is depressed to the full extent. Check to be sure that the brake
pedal can be fully depressed without difficulty when you twist your body for reverse run.
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Secure good visibility (with cabin)
• Keep the windowpane clean.
• Lock the windows and doors no matter whether they are open or closed.
• Do not leave the doors half-closed.
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Secure forward and backward visibilities.
• Adjust the rear view mirrors and under mirrors for good visibility. If dirty, clean them. If
damaged, replace.
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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.
WARNING: Negligence of these instructions can lead to accidents.
