Transportation
Loading the vehicle 8.2
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8.2.5
Crane-lifting the vehicle
DANGER
Fatal hazard from falling objects or falling vehicle!
Unsecured objects or an incorrectly fastened vehicle may fall. If persons
are hit by these parts or the vehicle, serious or fatal injuries may result.
► Use tested, undamaged and sufficiently dimensioned lifting gear.
► Check that the lifting gear is safely fastened.
► Ensure that nobody remains under the raised vehicle.
► Always block the articulated pendulum joint before lifting the vehicle.
NOTICE
Damage to the engine cover from lifting gear!
The crane chains can damage the engine cover when raising at the rear.
► Remove the engine cover if necessary.
Fig.168: Crane-lifting with lifting
gear
Preparation for loading with crane
1. Install and safely lock the standard bucket.
2. Empty standard bucket, tilt in and lower to transport position (ap-
prox. 30 cm above the ground).
3. Move all switches and levers to zero position.
4. Switch off the ignition and remove the starting key.
5. Block the articulated pendulum joint see Blocking articulated pendu-
lum joint on page 169
6. Apply the parking brake.
7. Exit the cab, close doors, windows and engine cover, lock and un-
lock.
Loading with crane
1. Fasten the vehicle at the crane eyelets with lifting gear. Fasten the
vehicle at the crane eyelets with tested lifting gear of sufficient di-
mensions.
2. Raise the vehicle carefully with a crane, slowly position it over the
unloading position and lower it carefully.
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