Performing Daily
Maintenance
Before starting the engine each day, perform the
following procedures:
•
Check the engine-oil level—refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page
•
Check the hydraulic-fluid level for the drive
system—refer to
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid
Level for the Drive System (page 31)
•
Check the hydraulic-fluid level for the lift
system—refer to
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid
Level for the Lift System (page
Operating the Parking
Brake
Always engage the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended. Before each use,
check the parking brake for proper operation.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and engage
the parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended.
Engaging the Parking Brake
Pull the parking-brake lever rearward into the
E
position
(Figure
NGAGED
1. Parking brake—engaged
Releasing the Parking Brake
Push the parking-brake lever forward
Checking the
20).
34).
7).
Figure 7
2. Parking brake—released
(Figure
7).
Operating the Throttle
The throttle control moves between F
positions
(Figure
Always use the F
machine.
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AST
8).
position when moving the
AST
Figure 8
and S
LOW
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