OPERATION
LOADING AND UNLOADING THE MACHINE
*
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 9r Shtf6ng 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.
L
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
1
5
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.
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 tiedowns. Install and
fasten proper rated wire rope cables
located on the car body and arm point.
ramps
Typical Example
cushions
Wire ropes
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