Walk-Around Inspection
Perform the following inspections once every day before starting the engine the first time.
WARNING
Before operating, perform the walk-around inspections and make repairs immediately
if any irregularities are found.
Be sure to secure the engine hood or rear door when opening it. Do not open the
engine hood or rear door on slopes or in strong winds.
Before starting the engine, look around the machine and lower chassis, clean any combustible
materials off high temperature parts of the engine, and inspect for irregularities, such as oil
leakage, water leakage and loose nuts and bolts.
Inspecting by Opening the Engine
Hood and Rear Door
1. Check for any twigs, leaves, oil or other
combustible materials around the engine
and battery.
2. Check for oil and engine coolant water
leakage around the engine.
3. Check for oil leakage from the hydraulic
tank, hydraulic devices, hoses and
connections.