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OPERATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
When transporting the machine, observe all related laws and regulations, and be careful to assure safety.
LOADING, UNLOADING WORK
WARNING
Use ramps with ample width, length, and thickness to allow safe loading and unloading.
If the ramps bend excessively, reinforce them with blocks.
Select firm, level ground when loading the machine.
Maintain a safe distance from the edge of the road.
Remove all mud and dirt from the machine tracks in order to prevent the machine from slipping on the ramps.
Be sure that the ramp surface is clean and free of grease, oil, or ice.
On the ramps, run the engine at low speed and drive slowly.
Never correct your steering on the ramps. If it is necessary to change direction, drive off the ramps and correct the direction.
Never use counterrotation turns.
When loading or unloading, always use ramps or a platform and carry out the operations as follows.
1. Properly apply the brakes on the trailer and insert blocks
beneath the tires to ensure that it does not move. Then fix the
ramps in line with the centers of the trailer and the machine.
2.
Decide the direction to travel on the ramps, place the steering, direction, and gearshift lever in 1st, and drive
slowly to load or unload the machine.
3. Load the machine correctly in the specified position on the trailer.
PRECAUTIONS FOR LOADING
After placing the machine on the specified position of the trailer, secure it according to the following procedure.
1.
Lower the work equipment slowly.
2.
Secure control levers with the safety lock lever.
3. Set the parking lever to the LOCK position.
4.
Turn the starting switch to the OFF position, stop the engine, and take out the key.
5.
Lock the cab door, left and right engine side covers, and the battery inspection cover.
6. When transporting the machine, place wooden blocks under the front and rear track shoes to prevent the
machine from moving. Also, hold it down with chains or wire rope of a suitable strength. Be particularly careful
to ensure that the machine does not slip sideways.
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