Pre Start Inspection and Operation
3.11
Transportation
1. Move the throttle control lever to the mid-range engine speed and set the transport speed to
the LOW range. Raise the attachment so that it will clear the ramp of the transport trailer.
NOTE:
The longer the attachment, like the trencher, the more the attachment needs to either be
tilted or raised. It is recommended to back the machine onto the transport trailer and position
the machine so that the heaviest weight (center of balance) is towards the front (hitch end) of
the trailer. See
Figure 3–10
.
The Boxer is designed for maximum working balance. When traveling on an incline,
always have the heaviest portion of the machine pointing uphill.
2. Follow general load carrying safety. Always carry the heaviest load pointing uphill.
NOTE:
When operating without an attachment, the operator becomes the load.
Figure 3-10 Transport Position on Trailer
3. When the machine is positioned on the trailer properly, lower the attachment to the trailer deck.
4.
Shut the engine off and remove the key.
5. Secure the unit to the transport vehicle with DOT (Department of Transportation) approved
chains, binders (Items 1 and 2,
Figure 3–11
), and DOT guidelines. Make sure to use the
appropriate tie-down locations (Items 3 and 4,
Figure 3–11
) on the machine and trailer.
NOTE:
• Never tow or pull the machine. Damage to the hydraulic motors could result.
• If the machine is totally in-operable, using lifting straps or cables and a machine that
can safely lift 4,000 lbs (1820 Kg), lift the machine and place on a trailer. See “Lifting
Procedures” on page 3-12.
When transporting the machine, make sure to use DOT approved chains and binders
(Item 1,
Figure 3–12
) to secure the machine to the “D” rings (Item 2,
Figure 3–12
) on the
trailer. NOTE: It is recommended to secure the machine through the ring on the front of
the machine (Item 2,
Figure 3–12
) and through the two rings on the Operator’s Platform
(Item 4,
Figure 3–11
).
CAUTION
WARNING
