5-10 Switches and controls
4 Starting the engine with the cab tilted
When you need to start the engine with the cab
tilted for inspection or servicing purposes, be sure
to observe the following safety precautions:
• Set the parking brake firmly and chock the
wheels.
• With a manual transmission vehicle, make sure
that the gearshift lever is in the neutral position.
With an automatic transmission vehicle, make
sure that the range selector lever is in the “P”
position.
• Make sure nobody is near the engine compart-
ment, then place the starter switch in the
“START” position to start the engine.
CAUTION
Racing the engine immediately after it has
started causes excessive wear of cylinders and
pistons, leading to engine malfunction. Be sure
to warm up the engine to operating temperature
before full load operation according to the pro-
cedures described here.
Warming up the engine
WARNING
• Do not warm up the engine in a garage or
other closed area. When starting the
engine or entering or leaving a garage, do
not run the engine for longer than is nec-
essary as the accumulation of exhaust gas
in closed areas is very dangerous.
Exhaust emissions contain carbon monox-
ide (CO), which if breathed can cause
unconsciousness or death.
• If you smell exhaust gases inside the cab,
inspect the exhaust pipe and check
whether exhaust gases are leaking
through holes or cracks caused by corro-
sion or damage. If exhaust gases are leak-
ing, have the exhaust pipe inspected by an
authorized dealer.
If exhaust gases that have leaked from the
exhaust pipe come into the cab, ventilate
the cab with fresh air by opening the win-
dows fully or by opening the doors.
• Make sure that there are no flammables
under or behind the parked vehicle, espe-
cially close to the exhaust pipe. A fire
could be started by the heat from the
engine or exhaust pipe.
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