Yanmar SV26, User Operation And Maintenance Manual

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2 U
SAGE PRECAUTIONS
2.1 Precautions before starting the engine
2.1.1 Make sure that your workplace is safe
• Before you start the engine, make sure that there is no
danger in your working area.
If there are any underground installations such as water or
gas pipes, high voltage lines or other elements, contact the
companies responsible to locate them exactly and to avoid
damaging them.
• Examine the field and the ground and decide on the
best way to work.
• When working on the street, make sure the worksite is
secure.
• If you have to use the machine under specific conditions (water, snow, etc.)
2.3.7 Working in an area covered with snow, page 73
2.1.2 Clean the machine
Cleaning
• Wood chips, dead leaves, detritus and other flammable
materials around the engine may catch fire. Clean these
materials from the machine.
• Dirt, oil and snow on the cab floor, the levers, handles or steps are slippy and dangerous.
Clean them completely.
• Proceed to the checks:
4 Checks before starting the machine, page 80
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