How to Work Operating Procedures ■ How to Start the Engine
Danger
● When starting the engine, sit on the seat and check whether each lever is located suitably, and also confirm safety around you. In particular, don’t start the engine while the HST lever is in operation because the machine may move suddenly or otherwise cause an accident.
Caution
● Don’t start the engine in a closed room without ventilation, exhaust gas will damage the health of people.
1. When checking quantity of fuel, lift the rear side of step cover under the handle, then remove the step cover. Open the fuel cock in the step cover.
Step cover
Fuel cock Close
Open
2. Sit on the seat and confirm that the parking brake pedal is “Locked”
Important
● If the parking brake pedal is
Lock
not in the “Locked” position, the safety switch will activate, so the engine will not start.
Parking Brake Lever
3. If the parking brake pedal is not locked, pull the parking lever while operating the brake pedal to lock the pedal.
Depress Lock
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