Volvo A25E - Transporting the Machine

Operating instructions
Transporting the machine 79
Transporting the machine
Steering joint lock
During service work, lifting and transporting the machine on
another vehicle, the steering joint should be locked.
1 Place the machine so that it is straight and turn off the engine.
2 Remove the pin from the transporting position lug and swing
the joint lock (A) over to the locked position.
3 Install and secure the pin.
Transporting on another vehicle
Q If the machine is driven up onto another vehicle, the steering
joint must not be locked. Lock the steering joint when the
machine is in position on the transporting vehicle.
Q The transporting vehicle must be braked securely and the
wheels blocked.
Q If the machine is lifted, however, the steering joint shall be
locked.
Lashing the machine for transportation
Q Lock the steering joint with the steering joint lock when the
machine is in position on the transporting vehicle.
Q Apply the parking brake and block the wheels.
Q Lash the machine using the towing eyes front and rear and
against the platform on the transporting vehicle so that the
machine cannot slide, tip or begin to roll.
Q In addition to this, follow national regulations.
Q Do not forget to unlock the steering joint and secure the
steering joint lock in the intended bracket before operating the
machine again.
WARNING!
If the machine is driven across from a loading dock onto
the platform of a truck or trailer, make sure that this vehicle
is securely braked, i.e. the wheels blocked and that there is
no risk that the vehicle will tip or tilt in a dangerous way as
the machine is driven across.
WARNING!
Make sure that no person are close to the steering joint
when the engine is running. There is risk of injuries by
crushing.
A Steering joint lock
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