Operation
Before Starting the Engine
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a If you haven't already done it, do a walk round
inspection of the outside of the machine. See
Before Entering the Cab.
b Remove dirt and rubbish from the cab interior,
specially around the pedals and control levers.
!MWARNING
Keep the machine controls clean and dry. Your hands
and feet could slide off slippery controls. If that
happens you could lose control of the machine.
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c Remove oil, grease and mud from the pedals and
control levers.
d Make sure that your hands and shoes are clean
and dry.
!MWARNING
Loose articles can fall and strike you or roll on the
floor. You could be knocked unconscious, or the
controls could get jammed. If that happens you could
lose control of the machine.
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e Remove or secure all loose articles in the cab -
such as lunch boxes, tools etc.
f Inspect the ROPS/TOPS/FOGS structure for
damage. Get your JCB Distributor to repair any
damage. Make sure all its securing bolts are fitted
and correctly tightened.
g Check around the cab for loose or missing bolts,
screws etc. Replace or tighten where necessary.
h Check the excavator lever gaiters are not
damaged or loose, replace or secure as required
with new fasteners.