Operation
Transporting the Machine
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Loading a Machine onto the
Transporting Vehicle
1 Position the transporting vehicle on firm level ground.
2 Apply the park brakes and lower any stability jacks.
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Make sure that the ramp incline does not exceed the
machine's operational limits. See 'Working on Slopes'
for further details.
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3 Position the loading ramps securely on the
transporter.
4 Align the machine with the loading ramps, position the
dozer blade to the front and fully raised. Slightly
extend the boom and dipper for stability. With the
machine in low speed mode, track forward onto the
ramp slowly and smoothly. Ensure the bucket will not
contact the transporter ramps when loading the
machine.
5 Slowly drive the machine to the top of the ramps.
Lower the boom until the bucket contacts the
transporter deck. Slowly drive forward. As the tracks
begin to clear the ramps, gently raise the boom
allowing the machine to rock forward onto the
transporter bed.
6 Slew the cab around 180°.
7 Machines fitted with mechanical slew lock, engage
the slew lock.
8 Lower the bucket onto the transporter bed.
9 Stop the engine and secure the machine using the
securing points on the vehicle. K
Securing the
Machine ( T 150).
10 Remove and secure both ramps.