WARNING
Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases
the possibility of a tip-over and could cause serious
injury or death.
•
Use extreme caution when operating a machine
on a ramp.
•
Ensure that the ROPS is in the up position and
use the seat belt when loading or unloading the
machine. Ensure that the ROPS will clear the
top of an enclosed trailer.
•
Use only a full-width ramp; do not use individual
ramps for each side of the machine.
•
Do not exceed a 15° angle between the ramp and
the ground or between the ramp and the trailer
or truck.
•
Ensure that the length of the ramp is at least 4
times as long as the height of the trailer or truck
bed to the ground. This will ensure that ramp
angle does not exceed 15° on flat ground.
•
Back the machine up the ramps and drive it
forward down the ramps.
•
Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration while
driving the machine on a ramp as this could
cause a loss of control or a tip-over.
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Figure 39
1.
Full-width ramp in stowed
position
4.
The ramp is at least 4
times as long as the height
of the trailer or truck bed
to the ground.
2.
Side view of full-width
ramp in loading position
5.
H= height of the trailer or
truck bed to the ground
3.
Not greater than 15
degrees
6.
Trailer
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