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30 Operation & Maintenance Manual
331/331E/334 Excavator
TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR
When transporting the machine, observe the rules, motor
vehicle laws and vehicle limit ordinances. Use a transport
and towing vehicle of adequate length and capacity.
Secure the parking brakes and block the wheels of the
transport vehicle.
Align the ramps with the center of the transport vehicle.
Secure the ramps to the truck bed and be sure ramp angle
does not exceed 15 degrees.
Use metal loading ramps with a slip resistant surface.
Use ramps that are the correct length and width, and can
support the weight of the machine.
The rear of the trailer must be blocked or supported when
loading or unloading the excavator to prevent the front of
the transport vehicle from raising.
Determine the direction of the track movement before
moving the machine (blade forward).
Move the machine forward onto the transport vehicle [A].
Do not change direction of the machine while it is on the
ramps.
Lower the boom, arm, bucket and blade to the transport
vehicle.
Stop the engine and remove the key (if equipped).
Put blocks at the front and rear of the tracks.
Fasten chains to the front corners of the blade (Item 1) [B]
and to the tie down loop at the rear (Item 2) [B] to prevent
it from moving when going up or down slopes, or during
sudden stops.
Use chain binders to tighten the chains and then safely tie
the chain binder levers to prevent loosening.
W–2058–0494
Adequately designed ramps of sufficient
strength are needed to support the weight of
the machine when loading onto a transport
vehicle. Wood ramps can break and cause
personal injury.
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