Sakai SV540 Series, Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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2. OPERATION
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2) Decide the correct direction of run and conduct loading
or unloading at low speed.
For loading, run forward at low speed.
For unloading, run backward at low speed.
3) Locate the machine correctly on the trailer.
2.9 After Loading the Machine
When the machine has been located properly on the trailer, tie it down as follows:
1) Press the parking switch button to apply the parking brake. Place chock under the drums
to prevent movement.
2) Fix the machine with chains tied at the front and rear towing hook holes. Particularly, pay
attention to sidewise skidding.
2.10 Transportation
WARNING
To decide the transporting route, check the width of the road, height and weight
(including the roller) of the trailer.
For transportation,obey traffic regulations.
2.11 Operation in Cold Weather
In cold weather, take the following measures to prevent troubles such as starting difficulty and
coolant freeze-up.
2.11.1 Fuel oil and grease
Use fuel and oil with low viscosity. Refer to “Rating” on page 90.
2. OPERATION
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2.8.1 Use of a trailer equipped with a winch
WARNING
Placing the unloader valve in UNLOAD position disrupts the power for traction. Do
not enter the areas ahead of and behind the machine. It is very dangerous.
1) Engage the trailer brake and chock its wheels. Fix the
ramps so that the machine and trailer are completely
aligned.
☆
The angle between the ramps and ground must be
less than 15 degrees.
☆
Leave a proper space between the ramps according
to the width of the roller drum.
2) Decide the correct direction of run and make the
machine run forward to the ramps.
3) Draw the wire rope from the trailer winch and put its
hook on the hooking point
①
or
②
( One each on
right and left ) of the roller.
4) Place the unloader valve located at the inside of a
frame to the UNLOAD position (refer to “Unloader
valve” on page 36).
5) With the engine running at idle, perform loading by means of the trailer winch.
6) When the loading is completed, set the unloader valve back in the ONLOAD position.
7) Locate the machine correctly on the trailer.
2.8.2 Self-propelling
1) Engage the trailer brake and chock its wheels. Fix the
ramps so that the machine and trailer are completely
aligned.
☆ The angle between the ramps and ground must be less
than 15 degrees.
☆ Leave a proper space between the ramps according to
the width of the roller drum.