OPERATION
LOADING
AND
UNLOADING THE MACHINE
17VX3
* Choose as flat ground as possible for loading the machine.
* When using loading ramps, be sure there is adequate length, width, firmness and slope.
* To prevent the machine from slipping while loading or Shifting transit, remove ice, snow or
other slippery material from the loading ramps and the truck bed before loading.
* NEVER operate the high speed travel switch when loading the machine on a trailer or
loading lamps.
* Perform warm-up the machine before loading and unloading under cold weather.
* Do not raise the boom excessively at loading and unloading.
* NEVER make a turn on a ramp. To make a turn, get off the machine from the ramp first.
MACHINE LOADING ONTO A TRUCK.
1.
Block the truck wheels before loading.
2.
Install the loading ramps to the truck securely.
Maintain the slope
of
loading ramps within 15
degrees.
3.
Position the machine so that it can be run
straight on the loading ramps. Never operate
control levers other than the travel lever while
machine
is
on the lading ramps.
4.
Maintain the machine balance point while
traveling over the loading ramp joint areas.
5.
Lower the attachment to the bed
of
truck.
6.
Be sure to chock both tracks.
Block
~
Max. 15 degrees":
Width
of
ramps
SECURING THE MACHINE
Upper structure movement can cause
personal injury or death.
1.
Align the upper structure with the truck.
2.
Move the control shut-off lever to the
LOCKED
position.
3.
Turn the engine start switch
of
OFF to stop the
engine and remove the key.
4.
Block the tracks and secure the machine with
tie-downs. Install and fasten proper rated wire
rope cables located on the car body and arm
point.
Cushions
Wire ropes
3-12-1
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