TRANSPORTING
6-2
Loading/Unloading on a Truck
Always load and unload the machine on a firm, level
surface.
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WARNING: Be sure to use a loading dock or a ramp
for loading/unloading. Never load or unload the
machine onto or off a truck or trailer using the front
attachment functions when driving up or down the
ramp.
Ramp/Loading Dock:
1. Beforeloading,thoroughlycleantheramps,loading
dockandflatbed.Dirtyramps,loadingdocks,and
flatbeds with oil, mud, or ice on them are slippery
and dangerous.
2. Placeblocksagainstthetruckwheelswhileusinga
ramporloadingdock.
3. Rampsmustbesufficientinwidth,length,and
strength.Besurethattheinclineoftherampisless
than 15 degrees.
4. Loadingdocksmustbesufficientinwidthand
strength to support the machine and have an incline
of less than 15 degrees.
5. Whentransportingthemachineequippedwitha
blade,takecarenottohittheblade.