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SAFETY
Starting with jumper cables
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
Usejumpercablesonlyintherecommended
manner.Improperuseofjumpercablescan
result in battery explosion or unexpected
machine motion.
Refer to “If the battery goes dead” for further
instructions.
After starting the engine
After starting the engine, perform the
operations and checks described below in a
safe place with no persons or obstacles in
the area. If any malfunction is found, follow
the shutdown procedure and report the
malfunction.
•Warm
uptheengineandhydraulicoil.
•Checkifallgaugesandwarningdevices
are properly working.
•Checkforanynoises.
•Testtheenginespeedcontrol.
•Operateeachcontroltoensuretheyare
properly working.
In cold climates
•Becarefulofslipperyconditionsonfreezing
ground, steps and hand holds.
•Inseverecoldclimates,donottouchany
metal parts of the machine with bare
hands. The skin will freeze to the metal,
resultinginsevereinjury.
•Donotuseetherorstartinguidonthis
engine. The starting fluids can cause
explosionandseriousinjuryordeath.
•Warmuptheengineandhydraulicoil.Ifthe
levers are operated without warming, the
machine will not react or move promptly or
properly, resulting in accident.