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15 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
WARNING
Choose a road taking account of the width, height and weight of the machine loaded on
the truck.
Transport the machine safely according to the rules associated with applicable legislation.
15.1 Loading/unloading the machine
15.1.1 Precautions for loading/unloading the machine
• Load or unload the machine of a flat, firm surface, a good distance away from any verges.
• Use adequate power ramps with hooks at their extremities.
• Make sure the ramps are sufficiently wide, long and thick to hold the machine so that you
can load it and unload it safely. If the ramps flex excessively, consolidate them with wedges.
• Install the ramp safely on the truck deck so that they do not become detached.
• Clean grease, oil and any other slippery deposits from the ramps and remove the mud from
the tracks to avoid the machine sliding sideways on the plates.
• Do not load or unload the machine if the ramps are slippery due to rain, snow or frost.
• Load or unload the machine at reduced speed.
• Never change the direction of travel on the ramps. If you need to change your path, take the
ramps down, and do it on the ground.
15.1.2 Procedure
1. Engage the truck's brake.
2. Position buttresses to immobilise the truck.
3. Position the ramp plates on the truck deck so that the centre of the truck and the centre of the
machine are aligned. Check that the left and right ramp plates are at the same level.
4. The angle between the ground and the ramp plates must be less than 15°.
1 = Ramps
2 = Wedge
3 = Stops
Note
Determine the spacing between the ramp plates based on the centre of the track runners.
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