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Lower the articulated lift arm until the digging head rests on the base frame.
control panel, joystick 21, articulated lift arm ▼"down".
Now the digging head is in transport position.
3.2.10 Before the truck starts moving, the rear stabilizers must be retracted:
control panel, levers 9 and 10, rear stabilizers ▼"up".
3.2.11 When travelling, the hydraulic pump should be switched off.
IMPORTANT
When moving or working on public roads, the relevant traffic rules and
regulations must be adhered to.
3.3 Transport Position for Travelling Long Distances (without tree)
The circular digging head frame is collapsible. When travelling long distances or when
being transported on a low bed loader on public roads, the frame can be folded up, thus
reducing the transport height (see illustration 5).
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Illustration 5
Illustration 5.1
To get tree spade Optimal 2500 into the transport position as shown above, the following
work must be performed:
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Retract all spades to top position
(spades “
up
”) and get digging head in vertical
position just above the ground.
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Unlock gate lock
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Open RH gate and LH gate
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Release snap-on pin (B) and remove stop pin (A) at both sides of the circular frame of
the digging head (ill. 6)
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Put stop pin at depository position (C) as shown on illustration 7.
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First close the RH gate and then the LH gate completely
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Install stop pin (A) of LH gate as transport lock as shown on illustration 8.
