GTZZ18J Operation Manual 8-1 © Oct. 2022
8 TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING THE
MACHINE
TRANSPORTATION AND LIFTING
HAZARD
• Use a forklift or crane with 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 the
machine is being loaded.
• 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 for the weight of the machine.
• Before driving the machine onto
the transport vehicle, ensure that
the slope is within the machine
gradeability, refer to 1
Performance Parameters, page 1-
1 for the gradeability of the
machine.
• Before transportation and lifting,
check if the rigging anchor point
and its attached structure are in
good condition.
• 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 dragged.
• The machine should be towed/
dragged 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.
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