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SAFETY STARTING• Do not start the engine by shorting across starterterminals or bypassing the safety start switch.• Do not alter or remove any part of machine safetysystem.• Before starting the engine, make sure that all shiftlevers are in neutral positions or in disengagedpositions.• Never start the engine while standing on ground.Start the engine only from operator's seat.SAFETY WORKING• Do not work on the machine while under the influenceof alcohol, medication, or other substances or whilefatigued.• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipmentappropriate to the job.• Use tools appropriate to the work. Markshift tools,parts, and procedures are not recommended.• When servicing is performed together by two or morepersons, take care to perform all work safely.• Do not work under the machine that is supportedsolely by a jack. Always support the machine bysafety stands.• Do not touch the rotating or hot parts while the engineis running.• Never remove the radiator cap while the engine isrunning, or immediately after stopping. Otherwise,hot water will spout out from radiator. Only removeradiator cap when cool enough to touch with barehands. Slowly loosen the cap to first stop to relievepressure before removing completely.• Escaping fluid (fuel or hydraulic oil) under pressurecan penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Relievepressure before disconnecting hydraulic or fuel lines.Tighten all connections before applying pressure.AVOID FIRES• Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive undercertain conditions. Do not smoke or allow flames orsparks in your working area.• To avoid sparks from an accidental short circuit,always disconnect the battery negative cable first andconnect it last.• Battery gas can explode. Keep sparks and openflame away from the top of battery, especially whencharging the battery.• Mark sure that no fuel has been spilled on the engine.
