Takeuchi TW9, Operating Instructions Manual

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4 Operation
50 TW9
4.8.4 Driving on roads
Before driving on open roads, the following points
have to be observed:
The wheel loader must be equipped as
stipulated by the regulations authorizing
the use of vehicles for road traffic in the
user's country.
When travelling longer distances,
schedule breaks so that tires and
components are able to cool down.
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Empty the bucket and tilt back completely.
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Attach the protective device on the front bucket
edge.
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Secure the side-dump bucket with socket pins.
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Completely retract the high-tip bucket.
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Fold up the forks of the fork lift attachment, lock
in place and secure against lateral shifting.
Rigid forks must be dismounted
before driving on public roads!
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Raise the lift frame as far as the height color
mark (18/1) until sufficient ground clearance is
secured.
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Set the travel direction preselection switch on
the joystick (20/8) and on the instrument panel
(20/36) to "0" (neutral position).
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Switch off the working hydraulics (20/35).
Only shift when machine is at
standstill!
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Check the function of the direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, horn, low/high beam.
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Close the cab door.
Fig. 18 Height color mark
Fig. 20 Operation