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Operating the Engine
CHECK INSTRUMENTS BEFORE STARTING
Turn key switch to ON position. All indicator lights will stay
on for approximately 3 seconds.
The indicator lights will also stay on for approximately 3
seconds when the key switch is turned to START position.
If any lamp fails to light, the bulb may be burned out.
The fuel gauge will show the fuel level.
The coolant gauge should NOT go to the red zone.
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LEVEL CHECK
1. Turn key switch to ON position.
2. Press level check switch (A).
3. Hydraulic oil level (B) engine coolant level (C) and
engine oil level (D) indicators will light if levels are
adequate for operation.
IMPORTANT: The level check does NOT take the
place of daily checks at hydraulic oil
level window, engine coolant recovery
tank, and engine oil level dipstick.
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