Before Starting the Engine

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. 1 2 2 WARNING ! Before Starting the Engine 52 Operation Section Before Starting the Engine TM5-2430-200-10