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Clean the wheel loader to reduce the hazard of
dirt and debris falling from the machine during
transport.
Clean the wheel loader tires, loading ramp and
transport vehicle load deck to reduce the slipping
hazard during loading.
Use a transport vehicle rated to carry the mass of
the wheel loader and attachments.
Conrm that the transport vehicle is serviceable
for the transport task.
Move the loader slowly and follow directions from
people assisting with loading and alignment on the
transport vehicle.
Install the frame articulation lock.
Secure the wheel loader to the transport per the
instructions in Section 9 »Securing the Loader«
on page 129.
WARNING
Possibility of equipment damage or personal injury
from improper lifting.
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Conrm that the lifting device has adequate
lifting capacity and reach to perform the lifting
operation.
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Conrm that the lifting devices (slings, cables
or chains) are OSHA rated for the wheel loader
and attachment mass.
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Conrm that the lifting devices are in service-
able condition according to the rating.
► Install the frame articulation lock.
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After completing the lift and correctly positioning
the wheel loader on the transport, secure the
loader using instructions in Section 9 »Securing
the Loader« on page 129.
Loading on a transport vehicle Loading with crane