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CONTROLS
ACCESSORIES
AIR CONDITIONER (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTIONS ON USE
Ventilate periodically
• When using the air conditioner over an
extended period of time, open the
windows about once each hour to let in
fresh air.
• Your eyes may become irritated if you
smoke while using the air conditioner. If this
happens, open the windows to let in fresh
air. Smoking particularly irritates the eyes
when the air conditioner is being used.
Since the humidity in the cab drops, the
cornea becomes dry.
• If the outside air is dirty, set the air
conditioner to the circulation mode.
Always maintain good visibility
Working with the dirty windows or fogged
windows restricts visibility and is dangerous.
Always clean dirt and moisture off the
windows before working.
• The windows tend to get foggy when the
humidity is high. If this happens, turn on
the air conditioner to use outside air and
the defroster to get rid of the fog.
• If the air conditioner is set to high when
using the defroster, the difference between
the external and internal temperatures
increases, resulting in frost on the outside
of the windows. If this happens, either turn
the air conditioner off or turn the
temperature control dial clockwise to
increase the internal temperature.
• Mist may blow out of the air outlets. This is
not a malfunction. When moist air passes
through the evaporator on the air
conditioner unit, water particles in the air
freeze and are emitted as mist.
ACCESSORIES
Do not overcool
For health reasons, the air inside the cab
should be kept at a temperature at which
you feel a little cool when entering the cab
from outside (a difference of 5 to 6°C (41 to
43°F)). Remember to adjust the temperature
properly.
Do not turn on the air conditioner until the
engine is started
To avoid placing an excessive load on the
compressor, wait until the engine is started
and is running smoothly before turning on
the air conditioner.
Let hot air out first
If the machine has been parked in the sun,
open the windows and door to let the hot air
out of the cab before using the air
conditioner.
Caution on refrigerant (gas)
If the refrigerant comes in contact with skin
or eyes, it may cause frostbite or eye
damage. Never touch the refrigerant or
loosen the parts on the cooling circuit.
If the refrigerant gas leaks, keep flames
away.
Off-season inspection
Even off season, run the air conditioner for 3
to 5 minutes at least once a week to
maintain oil in the various parts of the
compressor.