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4. Slowly and carefully drive the skid loader in reverse up the ramp onto the transport
vehicle.
Important: Do not adjust travel direction while traveling on the ramps. Instead,
drive down off of the ramps, and re-align the machine with the ramps.
5. Position the skid loader at the lowest possible position on the transport platform, with
the center of gravity of the load over centerline of the transport vehicle.
6. Lower the hitch plate/attachment to the transport platform, turn off the engine and
remove the key.
7. Raise the operator restraint bar to lock out the hydraulic functions. If applicable, close
the cab door and lock it. Do not allow anyone to stay in the cab.
8. Fasten the loader to the hauling vehicle at
the points indicated by the tie-down decals
(Figure 79).
9. Place blocks in front and behind wheels to
prevent movement.
10. Measure the clearance height of the skid
loader and transport vehicle. Post the
clearance height in the cab of the transport
vehicle.
Note: Before transporting the machine
through heavy rain, close off the exhaust pipe with a cap or suitable adhesive tape.
Towing
Towing the machine is not recommended as a
means of transportation.
Note: The machine may be equipped with an optional brake release. Refer to “Brake
Release Operation (Option)” on page 89 for more information.
Use the tie-down/retrieval point in situations where lifting the machine is not possible and
the overall distance the machine must be moved is less than 100 feet (30.5 m). Retrieve/
tow the machine at 6 mph (10 kph) or less.
Connect the towline to both tie-down/retrieval points at the front or the rear of the loader.
Use of only a single retrieval point or connection the twoline to any point on the machine
other than a designated tie-down/retrieval location could result in loader damage.
Important: Towline capacity must be at least 1.5 times the gross weight of the machine.
Towline length cannot allow the maximum towing angle to exceed 20°.
Note: Tow the machine for short distances only, such as towing it onto a trailer.
Figure 79 – Tie-Down Point
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