Morooka MST-800VD, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Page: 85 / 134

2-51
7. TRANSPORTATION
7.1 LOADING, UNLOADING WORK
• Make sure the ramp has sufficient width, length and thickness to enable the machine to be safely loaded and
unloaded. If the ramp sags appreciably, reinforce it with blocks, etc.
• When loading and unloading the machine, park the trailer on a flat firm roadbed. Keep a fairly long distance
between the road shoulder and the machine.
• Remove the mud from the undercarriage to prevent the machine from slipping to the side on slopes.
Be sure the ramp surface is clean and free of grease, oil, ice and loosen materials.
• Never change the direction of travel when on the ramps. If it is necessary to change direction, drive off the ramps
and correct the direction, then drive on to the ramps again.
When loading or unloading, always use ramps or a platform and carry out the operations as follows.
1. Apply the brake securely to the truck or trailer and put blocks under the tires
to prevent the machine from moving.
2. Set the ramps so that the center of the machine is aligned with the truck or
trailer, and fix securely in position.
Check that the left and right ramps are at the same height.
3. Align the machine with the ramps, and drive up or down the ramps slowly to
the load or unload the machine.
4. To prevent the machine from moving during transportation, put wooden
blocks under the front and rear of the rubber crawler and secure the
machine with chains or wire rope.
Be particularly careful to secure it so that it cannot slip to the side.
7.2 PRECAUTIONS FOR LOADING
When loading and unloading the machine, park the trailer on a flat firm roadbed. Keep a fairly long distance
between the road shoulder and the machine.
After loading the specified position, secure the machine as follows.
1. Lower the dump body slowly.
2. Push the parking brake switch in to apply the parking brake.
3. Return the engine throttle lever to the low-speed position, turn the starting switch to the OFF position and stop the engine.
Remove the starting key.
4. When transporting the machine, place rectangular timber underneath the front and rear track shoes to prevent the machine
from moving about. Also, hold it down with chains or rope. Be particularly careful to ensure that the machine does not slip
sideways.
7.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION
Determine the route for transporting the machine by taking into account the width, height and weight of the
machine.
Obey all state and local laws governing the weight, width and length of a load. Observe all regulations governing wide loads.