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3.2 Transporting the Chipper
• Always carryout loading to and unloading
from the transporting vehicle on solid
level ground.
• Use a loading ramp of less than 15° that
is strong and wide enough to take the
machine’s weight.
• Make sure the ramp and transporting
vehicle bed are clean and free of mud,
ice or oil. If slippery, this presents a
danger.
• In cold weather, make sure the engine
and hydraulic oil are warm before
loading/unloading.
• Do not steer the machine while on
ramps, this is extremely dangerous. If
adjustment has to be made, drive back
onto ground or vehicle bed, steer, then
negotiate the ramps.
• Drive slowly while loading/unloading and
take care when the machine passes over
hump at the ramp to bed join.
• Position the machine at the trailer/vehicle
bed centre.
• Fasten machine securely to transport
vehicle via both lashing eyes on track
base front and rear. Use appropriately
rated cables, chains or ratchet straps.
Make sure that no securing passes over
or traps any hydraulic hoses.
• Clear machine of loose woodchip
material before departing.
• Ensure the chute is securely fixed at the
inboard position before departing.
• Ensure that the hopper tray is closed in
the up position and the locking latch is
fully engaged before departing.
3.3 Care of Rubber Tracks
• Do not manoeuvre on hard, stony and
highly abrasive surfaces.
• Do not leave tracks exposed to direct
sunlight for more than 3 months.
• Avoid aggressive steering on asphalt and
concrete as this will cause excessive
track wear. Also avoid driving on asphalt
that is hot and above 60°C, it will damage
the tracks and asphalt.
• Loose tracks can be detached and
damaged when manoeuvring on very
uneven ground.
• Tracks are for use on soft ground. They
will rapidly deteriorate if used on hard or
abrasive surfaces such as sand, stone or
minerals.
• Do not let synthetic oils or fuel get onto
the track. Clean immediately if this
occurs.
• Do not use tracks in a marine or coastal
environment as salt and salt air will
corrode the steel inner core and track
components.
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