Operation
50940411/G0219 118 Printed in U.S.A.
Loading and Securing the Machine
Secure the loading ramps to the transport
vehicle before loading. Position the loading
ramps at the shallowest possible angle. Do not
exceed an angle of 15°. Only use ramps with
anti-skid surfaces.
Make sure the loading area is clear and access
to it is not obstructed.
Make sure the driver of the transport vehicle
knows the overall height, width and weight of
the vehicle, including the loaded machine,
before starting transport.
Know and follow the legal transport regulations
for the area in which the transport will occur.
Make sure the loading ramps are free of mud,
oil, grease, snow, ice, etc.
Know and follow the legal transport regulations
for the area in which the transport will occur.
1. Check the engine oil. The oil level must be at the
“MAX” mark on the dipstick. Add oil if needed.
IMPORTANT:
When loading and driving on
ramps, the engine can be damaged if the engine oil
level is too low.
2. Start the engine.
3. Raise the hitch plate/attachment enough so that
it will not touch the loading ramps.
4. Slowly and carefully drive the machine in
reverse onto the transport vehicle, with the
bucket end facing down the ramp.
5. Do not adjust travel direction while traveling on
the ramps. Instead, drive down off of the ramps,
and re-align the machine with the ramps.
6. Position the machine at the lowest possible
position on the transport platform, with the
center of gravity of the load over center line of
the transport vehicle.
7. Lower the bucket onto the loading area.
8. Stop the engine.
9. Raise the arm rests/safety bars to apply the
parking brake and lock out the hydraulic
functions.
10. Remove the ignition key.
11. Do not allow anyone to stay in the cab.
12. Close the doors and the engine cover.
13. Tie down the machine as follows:
a. Make sure the authorized maximum height
is not exceeded.
b. Place blocks in front and behind tracks to
prevent movement.
c. Securely strap the machine at the tie-down
points (Fig. 120) to the platform. Use only
belts or chains of sufficient capacity.
IMPORTANT:
Before transporting the machine
through heavy rain, close off the exhaust pipe with a
cap or suitable adhesive tape.
15%
Fig. 119 – Loading Ramp Placement
Fig. 120 – Tie-Down Point Identifier
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