Kubota 50740, Operating Instructions Manual

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Recovery, loading and transport
RG268-8135-6
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01/2019
Recovery
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Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the attachment point (1) on
the excavator and to the towing vehicle.
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If the attachment point of the excavator is not accessible, a tow rope can also be fastened around the centre
of the dozer.
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During the recovery procedure, the operator must be seated on the operator's place.
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Drive slowly with the towing vehicle to avoid abrupt impacts.
Hoisting the excavator with a crane
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Bring the excavator to the lifting position (see figure) on level
ground.
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Lift the dozer until the dozer cylinders are fully retracted. Also
see the
“ Operating the controls during excavation work ” section
(page 88).
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Bring the boom in line with the longitudinal axis of the swivel
frame.
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Bucket cylinders and arm cylinders, respectively, must be extended to the stop position.
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Boom cylinders must be extended to the stop position.
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Rotate the swivel frame so that the dozer is located at the rear.
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Close and lock the door and covers.
Adhere to the “Safety rules” chapter (page 13) and the
“Safety rules for recovery” section (page 31).
A recovery is only allowed over a short distance and at
walking speed (0.5 m/s ~ 1.0 m/s).
Adhere to the “Safety rules” chapter (page 13) and the
“Safety rules for hoisting the excavator with a crane”
section (page 31).
The excavator may only be lifted at the provided attachment points. Do not attach the lifting gear to
any other eyes or areas as this can lead to substantial damage.
1
STOP

30°
STOP
STOP