Loading Machine on a Trailer
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Keep the trailer bed clean.
2. Put chocks against truck wheels. 3. Use a ramp or loading dock. Ramps must be strong enough, have a low angle, and correct height. 4. If machine is equipped with rollover protective structure (ROPS), fasten seat belt before starting engine. 5. Load and unload the machine on a level surface. 6. Drive the machine onto the ramps slowly. The centerline of the machine should be over the centerline of the trailer. 7. Before leaving the operator's station, do the following: a. Lower equipment onto blocks. b. Move all controls to neutral "N".
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on FNR range lever alone to keep machine from moving. Machine can unexpectedly roll or move under power, resulting in death or serious injury. Always engage park brake to hold machine.
c. Engage park brake. IMPORTANT: Turbocharger may be damaged if engine is not properly shut down. d. Operate engine at 1/2 speed without load for two minutes. e. Move speed control lever to slow idle position. f. Turn key switch to OFF position to stop engine. Remove key from switch. g. Move hydraulic control levers to release hydraulic pressure. 8. Fasten chains or cables to machine frame. DO NOT place chains or cables over or against hydraulic lines or hoses. |
CAUTION:
Prevent possible injury from unexpected machine movement. NEVER rely
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IMPORTANT: Fasten chains or cables to machine frame. DO NOT place chains or cables over or against hydraulic lines or hoses. 9. Fasten each corner of the machine to the trailer with a chain or cable with appropriate load binder attached to the machine hold-downs (A). 10. Place chocks in front of and behind the tires. 11. Set backhoe boom lock and swing lock pin, or chain backhoe bucket to the trailer deck to prevent swing movement during transport.
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Install extendible dipperstick locking pin (A) to prevent dipperstick drift.
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