5 - TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
SHIPPING TRANSPORT
Machine transport (on a trailer)
WARNING
Transport hazard!
The machine can slip or fall from a ramp or trailer. Make sure the ramp and trailer are not slippery.
Remove all oil, grease, ice, etc. Move the machine on or off the trailer with machine centered on the
trailer or ramp.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
W0152A
WARNING
Loss of control hazard!
When the machine is transported on a trailer, always lock the brake pedals together during the loading
and/or unloading operations.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
W1329A
Make sure you know the safety rules and regulations before transporting this machine.
Make sure that the articulated vehicle and the machine are fitted with the correct safety equipment.
LOADING
Place some wedges behind the trailer wheels and place
the trailer enlargement ramps (if provided).
Place the backhoe attachment in the road travel position.
(4WS) Make sure the steering mode switch is in “Road”
position.
Raise the loader bucket about
20 cm
(
7.8 in
) above the
ramps.
Place the gearshift lever in first gear and load the machine
carefully onto the trailer.
Lower the loader attachment so that the bucket rests on
the bed of the trailer.
(Specific to certain countries) Lock the loader attachment
controls with an appropriate pin.
Raise the parking brake lever and place the direction-
of-travel control lever and gearshift lever in neutral posi-
tion.
Stop the engine and remove the starter switch key.
Check that the windows, the doors, the battery compart-
ment, the fuel tank plug and the engine guard are properly
closed and locked.
Turn the rear view mirrors inwards.
Use chocks and chains to immobilize the machine and
the backhoe attachment on the trailer.
Measure the distance between the ground and the high-
est point. You must know the total height.
NOTE:
After a few kilometers, check that the machine has
not moved and that the chains are still under tension.
UNLOADING
Remove the chocks and the retaining chains.
(Specific to certain countries) Remove the loader attach-
ment locking pin.
Raise the loader attachment to bring the bucket a few
centimeters above the bed of the trailer.
Lower the parking brake lever and place the gearshift
lever in first gear.
Slowly reverse the machine, at the same time raising
the loader attachment so as to keep it a few centimeters
above the bed of the trailer.
Return the rearview mirrors to their correct position.
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Summary of Contents for 580ST
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Page 24: ...1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 16 ...
Page 49: ...2 SAFETY INFORMATION Extend telescopic dipper If fitted MOLI12LBB0092AA 24 2 25 ...
Page 101: ...3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS Setup menu LEIL12TLB00006I 1 3 39 ...
Page 144: ...3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 3 82 ...
Page 164: ...4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 20 ...
Page 166: ...5 TRANSPORT OPERATIONS RAIL14TLB1181GA 1 5 2 ...
Page 222: ...6 WORKING OPERATIONS 6 44 ...
Page 247: ...7 MAINTENANCE Fuel tank capacity 145 L 38 30 US gal 2WS 124 L 32 76 US gal 4WS 7 25 ...
Page 347: ...7 MAINTENANCE Fuses and relays Powershift cab 2WS MOLI12LBB0491CA 7 7 125 ...
Page 349: ...7 MAINTENANCE Fuses and relays Powershift cab 4WS MOLI12LBB0492CA 8 7 127 ...
Page 390: ...8 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 28 ...
Page 418: ...9 SPECIFICATIONS 4WS LEEN11T0039FA 2 9 28 ...
Page 420: ...9 SPECIFICATIONS 2WS 590ST LEEN11T0041FA 5 4WS 695ST LEEN11T0042FA 6 9 30 ...
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