Diesel engine exhaust contains products of
combustion which may be harmful to your health.
Always start and operate the engine in a well
ventilated area and, if in an enclosed area, vent the
exhaust to the outside.
Machine Prestart Checks
For maximum service life of the machine, make a
thorough walk-around inspection before mounting the
machine to start the engine. Refer to “Every 10
Service Hours or Daily, Walk-around Inspection” in this
manual for the procedure.
Turn the main disconnect switch ON. Refer to
“Machine Features, Main Disconnect Switch” in this
section for the procedure.
Army operators should perform the Operator’s
Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services
(OPMCS) in Appendix A.
Seat and Seat Belt Checks
NOTE: Adjust the seat at the beginning of each shift,
or when changing operators.
Adjust the seat to allow for full travel of the pedals
when the operator is seated against the seat back.
Inspect seat belt mounting hardware (2). Replace any
damaged or worn hardware. Keep the mounting bolts
tight.
Fasten seat belt (1) before starting the engine.
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