BA 5001-6001 US – Edition 1.2 * 6001b330.fm 3-41
Operation
3.27 Loading and transporting the machine
Safety instructions
• The transport vehicle must be of adequate size—refer to Chapter 6 “Specifications” for
the machine's dimensions and weights!
• Remove any mud, snow or ice from the tires so that the machine can be safely driven
onto the ramps
• Secure the machine against unintentional movement – see Parking the machine on
page 3-22!
Important
Possible injury or equipment damage from improper loading and transporting.
☞ Read the safety instructions at the beginning of this chapter and follow any
other local safety regulations regarding loading and transporting the
machine.
☞ Load as follows:
• Secure the transport vehicle with chocks to prevent it from rolling.
• Place the access ramps at the smallest possible angle. Make sure the grade does not
exceed 17° (30 %). Use access ramps with an antiskid surface only.
• Make sure the loading area is clear and access to it is not obstructed—e.g., by
superstructures.
• Make sure the ramps and the tires of the dumper are free of oil, grease and ice
• Start the engine of the dumper.
• Lower the dump bucket of the dumper.
• Carefully reverse the dumper onto the middle of the transport vehicle.
• Stop and park the machine.
Important
The manufacturer's warranty shall not apply to accidents or damage caused by
loading or transporting the dumper.
Fig. 65: Access ramps