6-6 OM ET18/20/24 us 1.3 * et18_20_24t600.fm
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6.3 Transporting the machine
Information regarding transport
The swivel unit brake is enabled if:
• the control lever base is raised.
• the starter is turned to position 0 or the engine is stopped.
This secures the upper carriage against rotation.
Tying down
1. Ensure that the authorized maximum height is not exceeded.
2. Secure the machine at the tie-down points.
3. Position the boom straight ahead at the center of the machine.
4. Lower the boom and the stabilizer blade.
5. Firmly fasten the machine on the loading area with tie-down points A
with slings of adequate size (observe the legal regulations).
6. Before transporting the machine through heavy rain:
close the outlet of the exhaust pipe with a simple cap or suitable
adhesive tape.
7. Ensure that the operator of the transport vehicle knows the overall
height, width and weight of his transport vehicle (including the machine
to transport) before starting machine travel, and the legal transport
regulations of the countries where transport is taking place.
Fig. 218: Tying down the machine
A
Fig. 219: Tie-down points on either side of
stabilizer blade
A
Fig. 220: Tie-down points inside the travel gear
A