7-2 Starting and driving
• Do not carry containers of fuel or spray cans in
the cab.
• Do not attach any decorative panels or similar
items to the windshield.
• Check the immediate area around the vehicle.
Use mirrors when necessary. There should be
no persons or obstacles under, in front of, on
either side, or behind the vehicle.
• With the parking brake set, start the engine and
allow it to idle. P. 5-6
• With the engine idling, release the parking
brake. Be sure it is fully released.
• Check that none of the red warning lights are
illuminated. The warning should go out
when the parking brake is released.
• <manual transmission> Disengage the clutch
and put the vehicle in gear. Engage the clutch
slowly, to start the vehicle moving.
CAUTION
Avoid sudden starts. They place undue strain on
the vehicle. When pulling away, do not race the
engine and suddenly engage the clutch. Do not
ride the clutch for extended periods. This can
cause clutch damage.
• <automatic transmission> Depress the brake
pedal and move the shift selector out of “P”
(park). If the engine’s idle speed is too high, the
vehicle may lurch when selecting “D” (drive) or
“R” (reverse). Make sure the engine is idling at
normal speed before pulling away.
• Be particularly careful when backing up. If you
cannot see clearly using the mirrors, get out of
the vehicle and check.
Vehicle start-up
WARNING
Do not carry fuel in the cab. An increase in
cab temperature could cause the fuel vapor
to catch fire, with risk of personal injury or
loss of life.
WARNING
Attaching a decorative panel or similar item
to the windshield could impede visibility and
result in an accident, causing death or seri-
ous personal injury. In addition, any suction
cup on such an item could cause a fire by
acting as a lens.
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