Manitou MUSTANG 1050RT, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
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Loading and Securing the Machine
Secure the loading ramps to the trans-
port vehicle before loading. Position
the loading ramps at the shallowest
possible angle. Do not exceed an angle
of 15°. Only use ramps with anti-skid
surfaces.
Make sure the loading area is clear and
access to it is not obstructed.
Make sure the driver of the transport
vehicle knows the overall height, width
and weight of the vehicle, including
the loaded machine, before starting
transport.
Know and follow the legal transport
regulations for the area in which the
transport will occur.
Make sure the loading ramps are free
of mud, oil, grease, snow, ice, etc.
Know and follow all transport regula-
tions for the area where the transport
will occur.
Fig. 55 -
15°
Loading Ramp Placement
1 . Check the engine oil . The oil level must
be at the “MAX” mark on the dipstick .
Add oil if needed .
IMPORTANT: When loading and driving
on ramps, the engine can be damaged if
the engine oil level is too low.
2 . Start the engine .
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3 . Raise the hitch plate/attachment enough
so that it will not touch the loading ramps .
4 . Slowly and carefully drive the machine
in reverse onto the transport vehicle, with
the bucket end facing down the ramp .
5 . Do not adjust travel direction while trav-
eling on the ramps . Instead, drive down
off of the ramps, and re-align the machine
with the ramps .
6 . Position the machine at the lowest pos-
sible position on the transport platform,
with the center of gravity of the load over
center line of the transport vehicle .
7 . Lower the bucket onto the loading area .
8 . Stop the engine .
9 . Raise the safety bars/armrests to disable
the hydraulic controls .
10 . Remove the ignition key .
11 . Do not allow anyone to stay in the cab .
12 . Close all doors and the engine cover .
13 . Tie down the machine as follows:
a . Make sure the authorized maximum
height is not exceeded .
b . Place blocks in front and behind
tracks to prevent movement .
c . Securely strap the machine at the tie-
down points (Fig . 83) to the platform . Use
only belts or chains of sufficient capacity.
Fig. 56 -
Tie-Down Point Identifier