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1.5.2 CHECK BEFORE ENGINE START-UP
Prior to operation, check the following items before the engine start-up. Otherwise, it may
cause serious injuries or damages.
Check whether there are flammable materials around engine or battery.
Check whether there are leakages of fuel, oil or hydraulic oil.
Check whether the rearview mirrors, armrests and ladders have stained by fuel.
The operator shall not leave parts and tools around seat, because those things may fall
and cause damage to joystick or switch due to the machine’s traveling and vibration
during operation, or it may lead to joystick moving or working devices running and cause
an accident.
Before ascending the machine, the operator shall remove all sludge and fine sand stuck
on the shoes, because the sludge may accumulate on the accelerator pedal and brake
pedal that will affect the reset of pedal. If these places accumulate sediment on the pedal,
you shall remove it immediately.
Check the level of coolant, fuel and oil of engine oil pan, check whether air filter is blocked
and cable is damaged.
Adjust the operator’s seat to the location where is convenient to operate machine, check
whether the positioning device of seat belt and safety belt is damaged. Service lift of the
safety belt is over 3 years and replaced
Check whether the instruments are in normal working condition, and whether the joystick
is in parking position.
Clean the window glass and light in the cab to ensure a good visibility.
Adjust the location of rearview mirror to ensure the operator has best vision when setting
down the cab seat. Clean the surface of the rearview mirror. If the rearview mirror glass
has damaged, replace it.
Check whether the front lamp and working lamp are in normal working conditions. If they
are not in normal conditions, repair them.
Make sure there is fire extinguisher, and the operator must be familiar with use methods.
Do not place the machine close to a place where there is open fire.
1.5.3 ENGINE START-UP
Before ascending the machine, visible inspect your machine, check whether there are
persons and objects on, off, or near the machine or on the working area.
If there is a sign of “do not operate” on the joystick, do not start the engine or pull the
joystick.
When starting the engine, please ring the horn for warning.
