OPERATION TRANSPORTATION
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UNLOADING WORK
1. Load and unload on firm level ground only. Maintain a safe distance from the edge of a road.
2. Apply the trailer brakes securely and put blocks (1) under
the tires to hold the trailer in position.Set gap (3) between
ramps (2) to match the distance between the left and right
tracks, and keep angle (4) to a maximum of 15°.
If ramps (2) bend appreciably under the weight of the
machine, put wooden block (5) under the ramps to support
them.
3. Remove the chains and wire ropes fastening the machine.
4. Start the engine.
In a cold weather, carry out an engine warming-up run, referring to the section, “STARTING IN COLD
WEATHER (3-95)“, in this manual.
5. Set main work equipment lock lever to FREE position (F),
and raise the work equipment.
(When transporting with work equipment installed)
6. Set parking brake lever to the FREE position (F).
7. Set the transmission in the 1st gear and run the engine at
low idle.
8. Set the travel direction toward the ramps and drive slowly.
9. The center of gravity of the machine shifts suddenly at the
border between the ramps and trailer, and the machine is
unbalanced and becomes dangerous. Accordingly, pass
the border slowly.
10. Drive down the ramps slowly and carefully until the
machine leaves the ramps perfectly.
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