jcb CT160, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Safety Equipment
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Safety Equipment
Articulation Lock
WARNING Make sure the articulation lock is in the transport position before you transport the machine.
The articulation lock must also be in the transport position if you are carrying out daily checks or doing any
maintenance work in the articulation danger zone. If the articulation lock is not in the transport position you
could be crushed between the two parts of the chassis.
Drive Position
Always make sure the articulation lock has been removed before you try to drive the machine. The machine
cannot be steered with the articulation lock in the transport position.
1. Remove the locking pin and clip.
2. Move the articulation lock to its drive position.
3. Put the locking pin and clips in position to secure the articulation lock in the drive position.
Figure 19.
A
C
B
A
Articulation lock- drive position
B
Locking pin
C Clip
Transport Position
The articulation lock is attached to the side of the machine. The articulation lock is installed with the machine
in the 'straight ahead' position.
1. Steer the machine to put the front and rear drums in a straight line.
2. Park the machine on solid, level ground.
Refer to: Stopping and Parking (Page 40).
3. Engage the park brake, put the transmission in neutral and stop the engine.
4. Remove the pin and clip to release the articulation lock from its drive position.
5. Move the articulation lock to the transport position and retain by replacing locking pin and clip. Refer to
Figure 20.
6. Make sure that locking pin is locate through the holes in the articulation lock and the roller frame.