-7SAFE OPERATION
6. SAFE LOADING AND TRANSPORT
1. When loading or unloading the machine on or from a
truck or trailer, be sure to use strong ramps. Never use
wet lumber, etc.
2. Keep the ramps at an angle such that the machine
cannot slip (10 to 15 ). Never try to change direction
while on the ramps.
3. When loading or unloading, keep the bucket low and
drive at low speed.
4. It is dangerous to alter the direction once already on
the ramps. If direction needs correction, bring the
machine down off the ramps first and make the
directional correction.
5. If a steering handle is operated while the machine is
loaded or unloaded, the machine may move at an
angle. Be sure to stop the machine before using
another control.
While loading or unloading the machine, block the
truck wheels and apply the truck parking brake. If
necessary, place a support under the truck bed behind
the rear wheels to prevent the truck front from lifting.
6. After loading the machine on the truck bed, do the
following.
A Check to see that the machine’s center of gravity
aligns with that of the truck bed.
A Secure the steering frame lock on the machine.
A Stop the engine.
A Lower the bucket and attachment to the truck bed.
A Release the hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic
system by operating the control levers.
A Lock all control levers in neutral.
A Remove the key.
A Block the machine’s wheels.
A Secure the machine with chains or belts.
7. While traveling with the machine loaded on the truck,
do not start with a jerk, stop suddenly or make sharp
turns at bends so as to prevent the machine from
shifting on the truck bed.
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