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MODEL BTC-150
TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES
LOADING & UNLOADING
BEFORE LOADING OR UNLOADING THE MACHINE, INSPECT AND CONFIRM THE FOLLOWING
STEPS:
When loading or unloading the self-propelled machine on the trailer, use care and caution. The
maneuvering of the equipment must be slow, smooth, and intentional, not fast and jerky.
WARNING
!
1.
Make sure the trailer and towing vehicle are parked on a flat surface. They must be stable on the
surface with the brakes locked and the wheels chocked to avoid unwanted movement.
2. Position the loading ramps securely between the trailer and the ground level. Have them located so that
they are in line with the tires or tracks of the machine when it moves.
3. Remove and store the straps/chains and binders used for transporting.
4.
Confirm that there are not any obstacles on the trailer bed, around the trailer that may cause restricted
movement of the machine.
5. The only person in the cab should be the one that is operating the machine controls, and they should
be very experienced with the controls on this machine.
6. Follow all pre-startup instructions for the machine.
7.
Once the engine is running at low RPMs, carefully raise the cutter head slightly up off the ground or
trailer bed. While loading or unloading the machine, the cutter head should not be raised any higher
than necessary to just clear whatever is under it. You need to keep the center of gravity as low as
possible to avoid tipping the machine while it is moving.
8. The front of the machine should always be positioned so that it is toward the front of the trailer during
transport.
Make sure the engine turbo is pointed to the rear of the trailer or covered so wind can not
blow in while transporting.
9. Follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for the amount of weight on the tongue or hitch
according to the total machine package weight to correctly position the machine on the trailer bed.
10. The loading ramps or loading gate of the trailer must be constructed to withstand the weight and forces
involved in loading and unloading the machine.
11. Align the machine with the trailer bed, and the loading ramps. The only equipment movement should
be slowly, straight on or straight off the trailer.
12. With the engine and the machine at as low of speed as possible, move the machine toward the ramp
system. Make sure the alignment is correct throughout the travel, and carefully readjust the cutter head
height so that it barely clears obstacles as it is going up or down the ramp system.
13. Properly secure the equipment and the area to avoid any possible accidents or hazards.
14.
The trailer should be constructed with appropriate tie down positions for the specific sized machine.
15. You must have binders that will withstand the strain of the machine trying to move while it is being
transported.
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