Takeuchi TB53FR, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
Transporting Precautions
Load and unload the machine
safely
The machine may roll or tip over or fall while
loading or unloading it. Take the following
precautions:
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Select a firm, level surface and keep
sufficient distance from road shoulders.
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Use loading ramps of adequate strength
and size. Maintain the slope of loading
ramps within 15 degrees.
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Secure the ramps to the truck bed.
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Keep the truck bed and loading ramps
clean of oil, clay, ice, snow, and other
materials which can become slippery.
Clean the tracks.
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Block the transport vehicle so it can not
move.
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Use a signal person when loading and
unloading the machine, and travel slowly
in first gear (low speed).
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Never change course on the ramp.
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Do not slew (swing) on ramps. The
machine may tip over.
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When slewing (swinging) on the truck bed,
do so slowly as the footing can be
unstable.
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Engage the slew (swing) lock after loading.
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Block both tracks and secure the machine
to the truck bed with load binders.
Transport the machine safely
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Know and follow the safety rules, vehicle
code and traffic laws when transporting
the machine.
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Consider the length, width, height and
weight of the truck with the machine
loaded on it when determining the best
route.
Fasten to the suspension fitting
Ramp
15
°
or less
Distance between ramps
Stopper
E4F001