AB10ERJN Operation Manual 8-1 © Jul. 2022
8 TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING THE
MACHINE
TRANSPORTATION AND LIFTING
HAZARD
• Use a forklift or crane with the
proper lifting capacity to lift the
machine. Use good judgment and
planned movement to control the
machine.
• The transport vehicle must be
parked on level ground.
• The transport vehicle must be
secured from rolling when loading
the machine.
• Ensure that the vehicle capacity,
loading surface, belts or ropes are
sufficient to support the weight of
the machine, refer to 1
Performance Parameters, page 1-
1.
• Before driving the machine onto
the transport vehicle, ensure that
the slope is within the limit of the
machine gradeability, refer to 1
Performance Parameters, page 1-
1.
• Be sure the machine is on a level
surface or secured before
releasing the brake.
• Never transport people on the
machine while the machine is
being towed, lifted or hauled.
• The machine should be
transported following the local
laws and traffic rules.
• When using a forklift or crane to
lift the machine, try to prevent the
machine from colliding with
nearby objects.
• Lock the wheels of the machine
after it has been loaded to prevent
the machine from rolling.
NOTICE
Do not tow/drag the machine unless an emergency,
failure or loss of power occurs. Refer to Emergency
Towing/Dragging, page 7-4.