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2.2 CAUTIONS WHEN STARTING ENGINE
PAY ATTENTION TO WARNING SIGNS
When warning sign "DANGER. DO NOT OPERATE!" is put
up, the Machine is being inspected and under maintenance.
Do
not start the engine and refrain from touching operating
levers. Disregarding the warning sign to operate the Machine
may give rise to the danger of involving the preparing
personnel into the rotating parts or movable parts of the
Machine, resulting in serious injury.
INSPECTING AND ADJUSTING BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Before starting engine at the beginning of the day, perform items under "Operations 3.1
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION" and conduct the following inspections. Omitting these
inspections may cause serious bodily accidents.
• Never fail to execute the inspection before starting work.
• Remove the contamination on the window glass surface to secure good view.
• Clean the lens surface of head lamps and working lights and ensure that they are properly lit.
• Check the coolant water level, fuel level, engine oil pan level, air cleaner for any clogging and
electric wiring for any damage.
• Adjust the operator's seat to the operator's posture for easy work. Also, check seat belts and
their mounting fixtures for any damage or abrasion.
Refer to the descriptions under "OPERATION 3.1.2 [11] ADJUSTING THE OPERATOR'S SEAT".
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Adjust the mirrors to the best position for commanding a good view of rear scene and the
drum from the driver's seat.
Refer to the descriptions under "OPERATION 3.1.2 [12] ADJUSTMENT OF MIRRORS ".
• Adjust the rear view camera to the best angle to check the image on the monitor display and
command a good view of the scene in the rear.
Refer to the descriptions under "OPERATION 3.1.2 [14] ANGLE ADJUSTMENT OF REAR
VIEW CAMERA ".
• Check pedals for any dirt or foreign matter deposited on their movable parts and ensure that
they can function satisfactorily.
• Check instruments to ensure that they function properly and each of the operating levers is in
its neutral position.
Always repair if any result of the above is faulty.
CAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
• Make sure nobody is on or under the Machine and in its
vicinity and nobody or no hazard is found within the boom
slewing range.
• Do not allow anyone other than the operator to get on the
Machine.
•
Start the engine only when the operator is sitting on the
Check to ensure that each of the operating levers is in its
neutral position.
• Check to ensure that lock lever (1) is in the "LOCK" position (L).
• Honk the horn for warning before starting the engine.
• Do not start the engine by short-circuiting the starter circuit.