STARTING THE MACHINE
Turn the battery disconnect switch to ON (if equipped)
Engage the parking brake
Adjust seat, adjust mirrors, fasten seat belt
Move direction control lever into neutral
Ensure all implements are grounded
Move the attachment control levers to HOLD
Ensure all personnel are clear of machine
Sound horn
Use ether start aid switch if necessary (per OMM)
Turn key start switch to ON
Perform startup test or observe monitoring system self-test (if applicable)
Turn key start switch to START. Crank engine
MACHINE WARM UP
Allow machine to warm up (per OMM)
Engage and disengage attachment controls to help speed warm-up of hydraulic
components
Cycle all controls to allow warm oil to circulate through all hydraulic cylinders and lines
Perform steering, service brake, and parking brake operation checks (per OMM by
machine model)
Check secondary steering operation (if equipped)
Check gauges, indicators, and action light frequently
MOVING THE MACHINE
Ensure area is clear
Raise all lowered implements
Depress service brake pedal
Release the parking brake
Move transmission control lever to desired direction
Release service brake pedal and depress accelerator pedal
MACHINE SHUT DOWN
Park the machine on smooth level area
Set parking brake
Lower all hydraulic implements
Run engine at low idle for 5 minutes to allow engine to cool
Turn key start switch to OFF and remove key
Dismount machine using 3-point contact
Block wheels and remove disconnect switch key if parking for extended period (per OMM)
Drain water from air tank, if equipped
Conduct post-operation walk-around inspection
Turn the battery disconnect switch to ON (if equipped)
Engage the parking brake
Adjust seat, adjust mirrors, fasten seat belt
Move direction control lever into neutral
Ensure all implements are grounded
Move the attachment control levers to HOLD
Ensure all personnel are clear of machine
Sound horn
Use ether start aid switch if necessary (per OMM)
Turn key start switch to ON
Perform startup test or observe monitoring system self-test (if applicable)
Turn key start switch to START. Crank engine
MACHINE WARM UP
Allow machine to warm up (per OMM)
Engage and disengage attachment controls to help speed warm-up of hydraulic
components
Cycle all controls to allow warm oil to circulate through all hydraulic cylinders and lines
Perform steering, service brake, and parking brake operation checks (per OMM by
machine model)
Check secondary steering operation (if equipped)
Check gauges, indicators, and action light frequently
MOVING THE MACHINE
Ensure area is clear
Raise all lowered implements
Depress service brake pedal
Release the parking brake
Move transmission control lever to desired direction
Release service brake pedal and depress accelerator pedal
MACHINE SHUT DOWN
Park the machine on smooth level area
Set parking brake
Lower all hydraulic implements
Run engine at low idle for 5 minutes to allow engine to cool
Turn key start switch to OFF and remove key
Dismount machine using 3-point contact
Block wheels and remove disconnect switch key if parking for extended period (per OMM)
Drain water from air tank, if equipped
Conduct post-operation walk-around inspection