Operate Only From Operator's Seat; Jump Starting - Hitachi EH5000AC-3 Operator's Manual

Operate Only from Operator's Seat

• Inappropriate engine starting procedures may cause the
machine to runaway, possibly resulting in serious injury or
death.
• Start the engine only when seated in the operator's seat.
• NEVER start the engine while standing on the platform.
• Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals.
• Check that the parking brake switch is turned ON.
• Before starting the engine, confirm that shift lever is in
the NEUTRAL position.
• Before starting the engine, confirm the safety around the
machine and sound the horn to alert bystanders.

Jump Starting

• Battery gas can explode, resulting in serious injury.
• If the engine must be jump started, be sure to follow the
instructions shown in the "OPERATING ENGINE" chapter.
• The operator must be in the operator's seat so that the
machine will be under control when the engine starts.
Jump starting is a two-person operation.
• Never use a frozen battery.
• Failure to follow correct jump starting procedures could
result in a battery explosion or a runaway machine.
SAFETY
S-8
SA-1599
SA-032