LGMG North America Inc.
Operation and Safety Manual
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Chapter 8 Transport and Lifting
Instructions
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! Warning
Obey these instructions.
⚫ When lifting the machine with a crane,
ensure the crane has the proper capacity
and rigging to handle the weight of the
machine.
⚫ Only qualified personnel are allowed to load
and unload the machine onto a truck for
transport.
⚫ The hauling vehicle must be parked on firm,
level ground.
⚫ When loading the machine, be sure to chock
the wheels of the hauling vehicle to ensure it
won’t move.
⚫ Ensure vehicle capacity, load surface, and
tie down equipment is adequate for bearing
the weight of the machine. Refer to the
nameplate on the machine for gross weight.
⚫ Be sure to load the machine on a flat, level
surface and chock the wheels before
releasing the brake.
⚫ Do not drive the machine when traveling up
and down a slope or when driving on a slope
exceeding the rated gradeability for the
machine. For driving on a slope, refer to
Chapter 7 – Operating Instructions. If the
loading ramp of the hauling vehicle exceeds
the maximum rated travel grade of the
machine, load and unload the machine with
a winch as per the instruction for brake
releasing operation.
8.1 Releasing the Brake
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! Collision Hazard
Failure to secure machine before
releasing brakes will result in death or
serious injury.
1. Make sure machine is on a firm, level
surface or secured.
2. Chock wheels.
3. Release brakes.
Brake Release Operation (For electric
drive models)
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! Notice:
Before release the brake, the main
power supply should be connected, and
the emergency stop switch on the
chassis and platform must be cut off.
1. Chock wheels to prevent machine from rolling.
2. Be sure winch line is properly secured to drive
chassis tie points and path is clear of all
obstructions.