Before Starting the Engine

CAUTION: Prevent asphyxiation by providing adequate ventilation. If operating indoors, use an exhaust pipe extension to remove the exhaust fumes or open doors and windows to ventilate the area.

NOTE: Installation of optional engine block heater and hydraulic oil heater is recommended if operating machine in temperatures below -18°C (0°F).

If temperature is below 0°C (32°F), follow the additional cold weather starting steps 4 and 5.

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Engine Exhaust Fumes

• Move the machine to an outside area before running the engine.
• Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.
• Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area.
• Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear out the exhaust fumes.

1. Apply park brake.

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   A - Range Shift Lever

   Move the transmission range shift lever (A) to the neutral (N) position.

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   PTO Engagement Switch and Throttle Lever

   A - Throttle Lever

   B - PTO Engagement Switch

   C - SCV Lever

   Make sure PTO engagement switch (B) is in disengaged/off position.

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4. CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Check to be sure that area is clear of any bystanders before lowering implements to the ground.

   Lower any rear mount implement to the ground by pushing the rockshaft control lever forward.

5. Lower any front mounted implement to the ground using the SCV lever (C).

6. Set throttle lever (A) to the 1/2-3/4 throttle position.

7. Turn ignition key switch to the run position.

8. Check instrument panel indicator lights and gauges:

   • All indicator lights should illuminate.
   • All gauges should do a full sweep and return to normal.