Maeda LC1385M-8BF - Loading

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5.1.1 LOADING
1. Load and unload on firm level ground only. Maintain a safe distance from the edge of a road.
2. Apply the trailer brakes securely, then put blocks under the tires to prevent the trailer from moving.
3. Secure the ramp boards in a way that the center of the trailer and the machine match.
NOTES
• Set left and right ramps parallel to each other and equally
spaced to the left and right of center of the trailer.
• Make angle of installation a maxmum of 15 degrees.
• Hang hook of the ramp securely to hook holder of the tailer.
• If the ramps bend a large amount under the weight of the
machine, put blocks under the ramps to prevent them from
bending.
4. Start the engine. Warm the engine up fully.
5. Set the lock lever to FREE position (F).
6. Operate blade lever to raise the blade.
7. Turn the travel speed selector switch (5) to low speed travel
range (Lo monitor lights up).
Press travel speed selector switch (5) to switch the travel speed
range. The travel speed range (Lo, Hi) is displayed on the travel
speed monitor (6).
8. Turn the auto-deceleration switch (7) OFF and operate the fuel
control dial to set the engine speed to low idling.
Each time auto-deceleration switch (7) is pressed, it switches
OFF → ON → OFF in turn.
When auto-deceleration switch (7) is turned OFF, the
auto-deceleration monitor (8) goes out.
9. Turn the swing lock switch ON to apply the swing lock.
When the swing lock switch is turned to the ON position, the
swing lock monitor (9) lights up.
• (a): ON position
• (b): OFF position