Skyjack ZB2044 - 2.16 Loading and Transporting; 2.16-1 Loading and Tie-down

Page 62 December 2007
ZB2044
Loading/Unloading Section 2 - Operation
2.16 Loading and Transporting
Know all national, state/provincial and local rules which
apply to transporting of telehandlers.
Only qualied personnel shall operate machinery
during loading and transporting.
Be sure vehicle capacity and loading equipment
hoists, chains, straps, etc., are sufcient to withstand
maximum telehandler weight.
The transport vehicle must be parked on a level
surface and must be secured to prevent rolling while
telehandler is being loaded or unloaded.
IMPORTANT
All turbo-engines air cleaner and exhaust
must be sealed during transport.
2.16-1 Loading and Tie-down
1. Ensure telehandler is level prior to loading.
2. Fully lower and retract boom and raise outriggers
(if equipped).
3. Ensure ramps are correctly positioned.
4. Using a spotter, carefully drive telehandler onto
the transporting vehicle.
5. Once telehandler is loaded, apply parking brake
and rest the attachment at on the vehicle platform.
6. Move all controls to neutral position.
7. Turn key switch to “ ” off position and remove
key before transporting.
8. Chock telehandler wheels (if necessary).
9. Remove all loose items.
10. Anchor down telehandler to transport surface
using tie-down points and secure the forks to the
platform using sufcient straps. (See diagram
below).
WARNING
Inspect telehandler for loose or unsecured
items.
Fig 2-30 Tie-down points
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