Operations Manual United Kingdom 1-October-2013
TA9 & 10 Tier 4 Page 5 - 1
Transportation 5
5 Transportation
Before transporting the machine on a railway wagon or on the public highway on a lorry or trailer
where speeds will exceed 50 m.p.h. (80 kph) the beacon must be removed from the ROP’s. It
may be necessary to lower the ROP’s when transporting the machine by rail or on a lorry or
trailer.
5.1 Transporting by Rail
Since railway transport is subject to special regulations that differ in each country you are advised
to contact the appropriate authority in your area for information.
5.2 Loading on to a Trailer or Lorry Using Ramps
When loading dumper onto a trailer or lorry, strong loading ramps must be used. Ramps must be
strong enough to take the weight of the machine.
The angle of the loading ramps must not exceed the grade ability (1 in 5 - 20%) of the dumper.
In wet, muddy or icy conditions this angle will be reduced considerably.
Make sure the trailer or lorry will not move during loading by applying its brakes and also
chocking its wheels if necessary
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The skip must be empty when transporting the machine.
When the machine has been loaded and is positioned correctly fit the articulation lock.
Secure the machine to the Trailer or Lorry - see Securing the Machine for Transport.
Release the articulation lock before unloading.
bDANGER
Never drive or use the machine with the ROP’s lowered.
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Keep all bystanders well clear when loading or unloading a dumper.
NOTICE
If loading onto a trailer or lorry using a winch and not the dumpers own engine power the drive
shaft between the gearbox and transfer must be disconnected; See Chapter 11. Failure to
disconnect the drive shaft before towing will result in oil starvation and possible seizure of the
transmission resulting in extensive damage. The parking brake will be inoperative when the drive
shaft is disconnected.
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