OPERATION
Parking
the
Machine
Parking
AwARNING
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• Park the machine on firm, level ground
and apply the parking brake. If you
must
park on a slope
or
incline, park
across the slope and
block
the machine
securely
to
prevent movement.
• When parking on streets, use barriers,
caution signs, lights, etc., so
that
the
machine can easily be seen even
at
night
to
avoid collision
with
other
vehicles.
• Before leaving the operator's seat, set
the safety bar
to
the
lock
position and
stop the engine.
• Never leave the machine with the
engine running
or
the lift arms raised,
unattended. If arms are left in raised
position, they MUST be restrained
by
the lift arm stop.
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Before leaving the machine, do the
following:
1 . Set the control levers and pedal to the
neutral position.
2. Return the throttle lever to idle position
and idle the engine at low speed.
3.
Lower the bucket to the ground.
4.
Set the safety bar to the lock position.
5. Stop the engine and remove the key.
Refer to page
77,
"Stopping the Engine."
Inspection and Checks After
Stopping the Engine
1 . Check for
oil
and water leakage and
inspect the working equipment, covers
and chassis. If any irregularities
are
found,
repair.
2.
Fill
the fuel tank.
Refer to page 120, "Inspecting the
Fuel
Level.
"
3.
Remove any debris and dirt from the
engine compartment.
4. Remove any mud from the chassis.
Locking
Be
sure to lock the following places:
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•
Fuel
filler cap
• Engine hood
• Manual storage
• Cab door