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Mcro19 - Operator’s Manual
August 2021
Transport and Lifting Instructions
Safety Information
This section is provided for reference and does not supersede any
government or company policy regarding the loading, transport or lifting
of MEC machinery.
Truck drivers are responsible for loading and securing machines, and
should be properly trained and authorized to operate MEC machinery.
Drivers are also responsible for selecting the correct and appropriate
trailer according to government regulations and company policy. Drivers
must ensure that the vehicle and chains are strong enough to hold the
weight of the machine (see the serial number plate for machine weight).
While loading and unloading, the transport vehicle must be parked on a
level surface and secured to prevent rolling.
Loading - Free-wheel configuration for Winching or Towing
RUNAWAY HAZARD!
After releasing the brakes there is nothing to stop machine travel.
Machine will roll freely on slopes.
ALWAYS chock the wheels before manually releasing the brakes.
The machine can be winched or towed short distances at speeds not to exceed 2.5 MPH (4 km/h).
Before towing or winching the machine, it is necessary to release the brakes. Reset the brakes after
towing or winching.
Disengage Brakes Before Towing Or Winching
Chock the wheels.
Turn the Key Switch to the OFF position.
Turn the red Emergency Stop button clockwise
to the on position at both the ground and
platform controls.
At the Ground Controls panel, push red rocker
switch to the left & Push Down and Hold The
Lift/Lower Switch to the Lower Position
Pull or turn the Red Emergency Stop button
clockwise to the ON position at the ground
controls. An alarm will sound, signaling that
the brakes have been released.
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Push Down
& Hold
Turn to
Ground
Reset E-Stop
(pull out)
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Push red rocker
switch to left
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Secton 12 - Transportng and Lftng Instructon
Transport and Lifting Instructions