Kubota SSV65, Operator'S Manual

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45 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
To avoid personal injury or death:
A Make sure the ramps load capacity is greater
than the machine and attachment weight.
A
Make sure the ramps are clean, not damaged
and properly secured to the transport bed.
A Position the machine so that the heaviest end
of the machine is going up the ramps first.
A
No directional changes should be made when
the machine is on the ramp. Should a change of
direction be necessary, drive off the ramp
completely and make the turn.
A
When the machine reaches the point between
the ramps and the bed, move very slowly until
the machine reaches the horizontal position on
the bed.
LOADING THE MACHINE ON A
TRANSPORT VEHICLE
To avoid personal injury or death:
A When preparing to load or unload the machine,
follow the below steps;
1) Use a truck and trailer with sufficient size and
weight capacity to transport the machine with
attachment. Use of truck or trailer with an
underrated capacity can cause unpredictable
handling and loss of control. Always comply
with government transportation laws and
regulations.
2) Apply the parking brakes on the truck, and
block the drive wheels both sides as shown
below.
3) Use mounting brackets to secure ramps
properly to the truck or trailer.
4) Determine and use the correct length of ramps
to avoid a steep angle of approach as shown
below.
5) If necessary, support the rear end of the bed
to prevent the truck / trailer front from rising.
6) Align the machine with the ramps before
traveling on ramps and if the ramps are wet,
use caution during loading.
7) Load the machine with an empty bucket or no
attachment installed, with the rear of the
machine going up the ramp first.
8) If the bucket or attachment is installed, avoid
the bucket or attachment contact with ramps
during travel.