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January 2024Section 11 - Transport and Lifting Instructions
Transport and Lifting Instructions
Safety Information
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This section is provided for reference and does not supersede any
government or company policy regarding the loading, transport or lifting
of MEC machinery.
Truck drivers are responsible for loading and securing machines, and
should be properly trained and authorized to operate MEC machinery.
Drivers are also responsible for selecting the correct and appropriate
trailer according to government regulations and company policy. Drivers
must ensure that the vehicle and chains are strong enough to hold the
weight of the machine (see the serial number plate for machine weight).
While loading and unloading, the transport vehicle must be parked on a
level surface and secured to prevent rolling.
Free-wheel conguration for Winching or Towing
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RUNAWAY HAZARD!
After releasing the brakes there is nothing to stop machine travel.
Machine will roll freely on slopes.
ALWAYS chock the wheels before manually releasing the brakes.
The machine can be winched or towed short distances at speeds not to exceed 5 MPH (8 km/h).
If necessary, to transport the vehicle over longer distances and at greater speeds, use a suitable
vehicle for transport.
Before towing the vehicle, retract and lower the telescopic boom completely and remove the load
from the platform.
Do not use chains for towing the machine. Use steel cables with rings at the ends, or a special
rigid tow bar. Make sure the cable is in good condition. Make sure the cable has a nominal carrying
capacity 1.5 times the weight of the vehicle to be towed. See serial number plate for machine weight.
Connect one end of the cable to the two front eyelets on the towing vehicle. Connect the other end of
the cable to the two front eyelets of the 85-J. DO NOT ATTACH ANYTHING TO THE PLATFORM!
Remove any slack from the cables to prevent movement once the brakes are released. See page
50 for instructions on how to release the brakes.
Before towing or winching the machine, it is necessary to release the brakes. Reset the brakes after
towing or winching.
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