18 HT 12 Unimog 1.96
6 Transport position when driving on public roads
6.1 Backhoe tilting for transport
Description to be seen in the direction of the backhoe !!
• Move the boom completely to the right and clamp. Fully retract the boom, close the bucket and
retract the dipperstick
• Slew the boom to the inside, secure the dipperstick with a turnbuckle on the mounting plate
• Apply the parking brake, release the steering lock
• Retract the stabilizers
• Fold up the driver’s seat and secure
• Position both lock pins (10/1) between the mounting frame and the mounting device in
position „unlocked“
• Ensure that the bolt (10/2) for transport lock (on the right - in backhoe direction) is in posi-tion
„unlocked“
• Tip the backhoe onto the platform by actuating the tilt cylinder via the valve lever in the Uni-
mog driver’s cab
Attention
People must not remain on the platform.
Danger of injury !
• Position the bolt (10/2) between the mounting frame and the mounting device in position
„locked“ for transport lock.
Note
Some Unimog types are equipped with lock valves for the tilt cylinder. The lock valves are
either to be opened or closed, depending upon the operation.
• Turn off the accessory drive
• Check the vehicle according to the guidelines valid in the user’s country, e.g. Regulations
Authorising the Use of Vehicles for Road Traffic (StVZO) in Germany
• Attach the protection cover for the stabilizer plates
6.2 Changing the backhoe from transport position to working position
The re-positioning is done in reverse order compared to tilting the backhoe for transport:
Attention
The valve for the tilt cylinder (valve lever in the driver’s cab of the Unimog) has to be in neu-tral
position. Ensure that the valve lever is not in floating position
• Remove the protection cover for the stabilizer plates
• Turn on the accessory drive
Note
Some Unimog types are equipped with lock valves for the tilt cylinder. The lock valves are
either to be opened or closed, depending upon the operation
• Position the pin (10/2) between the mounting frame and mounting device in position „unlocked“
• Ensure that both pins (10/1) for the backhoe lock are in position „unlocked“
• Tilt the backhoe to its working position by actuating the tilt cylinder via the valve lever in the
driver’s cab of the Unimog
Attention
People must leave the tilting and slewing area.
Danger of injury !
• Position both lock pins (10/1) between the mounting frame and mounting device in posi-tion
„locked“
• Fold down the driver’s seat and secure
• Extend the stabilizers
• Release the parking brake, apply the steering lock
• Bring the boom to its working position
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