B
22
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Owner’s Guide
STARTING AND DRIVING
To decrease the risk of roll-back, do not release the service brake until the engine has started.
To operate the vehicle:
•
Apply the service brake, put the key in the key switch and turn to the ON position.
•
Move the direction selector to the correct direction.
•
Press the service brake to release the parking brake.
•
Slowly press the accelerator pedal to start the engine. Release service brake when the engine starts.
•
When the accelerator pedal is released, the ignition circuit is de-energizes and the engine stops. To stop the
vehicle quickly, press the service brake pedal.
When the direction selector is in the reverse position, a warning signal activates to indicate that the vehicle is ready to
run in the reverse direction.
Run-In
Check for possible leaks that may have developed during shipment.
Avoid full throttle starts and fast acceleration until the engine has reached operating temperature.
All engines use more oil than normal during the first hours of operation. As internal moving parts are run-in, oil use will
gradually decrease until the rate of use stabilizes.
Check the oil level according to the Periodic Service Schedule. Add oil if the level on the dipstick indicates that oil is in the
add oil range.
Do not overfill engine. Too much oil can cause smoke or
allow oil to enter the air filter enclosure.
The oil dipstick and fill cap must be in position before engine
operation starts. Failure to install the dipstick and fill cap will
cause oil becoming contaminated and/or being discharged into
the engine compartment.
Oil dipsticks are unique to this model vehicle. Do not use a dipstick from another engine.
Maximum Oil Level
For Hot Engine
Do Not Overfill
Fill Cold Engine
To This Point
Safe
Operating Range
Hot Engine
Add Oil
