Ransomes MT503, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual/Parts List

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7 OPERATION
7.14 TRANSPORTATION ON A TRAILER OR FLATBED________________________
1. The machine has tie-down loops front (A) and rear (B). Fasten the mower to the transport vehicle.
2. Make sure that all tie down straps are tight. Make sure that the units are locked in the transport position.
Check the fuel and hydraulic tank caps are tight. Make sure that no part of the mower can fall during trans -
port.
3. Always follow the given maximum transport load weight for the towing vehicle used.
4. Ensure that you know the working weight of your mower configuration. Select a suitable vehicle for transport -
ing the mower ensuring equipment is fully secured on the trailer before transport.
5. Read the safety and operation manual of the transport vehicle before you load.
Slinging
When slinging the mower, Specialist damage free clamps must be used, see the
illustration, with an approved lift frame.
Jacking
Check machine Jack points indicated by the decal shown.Two for each axle on four
wheel vehicles. Other axle types are different, check the Safety and Operations Manual
for the safe jack points.
B
A