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6. TRANSPORTATION
Observe the related regulations and exercise safety during transport.
6.1 LOADING/UNLOADING
• For dimensions and weight, see “SPECIFICATIONS 1. PRINCIPLE SPECIFICATIONS
LIST”.
• Ramps to be used must satisfy the following conditions:
• Must have a length so that the set angle to the truck is 15 degrees or less.
• Must have a width to accommodate the crawler belt.
• Must have a thickness to provide sufficient strength to withstand the weight of the
machine.
• Set the ramp to the truck so as to be square to the truck bed.
In addition, the centers of the right and left crawler belts should be aligned with the
respective centers of the ramps.
If the ramp board is bent or the crawler belt is lined up off the center of the ramp, it
may fall from the ramp, resulting in a serious accident.
• Always put the machine in the “travelling posture”
when loading/unloading the machine. See
“OPERATION 2.5 MACHINE TRAVELLING
POSTURE” for details.
• Be sure to load the machine on to the truck by
driving in reverse.
Loading by driving forward may cause the machine
to overturn. A driver is requested always to be
positioned on the load-carrying platform of a truck.
• Be sure to unload the machine from the truck by
driving the machine forward.
Unloading by driving in reverse may cause the
machine to overturn. A driver is requested always
to be positioned on the load-carrying platform of a
truck.
• Be especially careful when loading or unloading the Machine because of the risks
mentioned above.
• Select a location that is level and has firm road surface when loading or unloading the
Machine.
In addition, keep enough distance from the roadside.
• Remove mud and other substances from the footing to prevent the Machine from
skidding over the ramps.
Remove the substances stuck on the ramps such as grease, oil or ice, and keep clean.
• Never change direction over the ramp.
Temporarily leave the ramp before correcting the direction.
Put the machine in the “travelling posture” and always use
ramp boards or forwarding blocks when loading/unloading
the machine. Follow the procedure below.
1. Be sure to apply the truck brakes and use tire stoppers
to prevent accidental movement.
2. Be sure to set the ramp so that the center of the truck is
aligned with the center of the machine.
NOTES
Verify that the two ramp boards are at the same height.
3. Control the accelerator pedal to keep the engine running at low speeds.