SECTION 1
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LOADING THE MACHINE ON A TRAILER
WITH FRONT ATTACHMENT INSTALLED
Travel forward along the ramp with the front attach-
ment at the front.
Once the ramp top has been reached, and before
the machine starts falling forward onto the flatbed
(shifting its centre of gravity), rest the bucket flat
onto the trailer flatbed (the angle between the
booms should be 90° to 110°).
Travel slowly forward until the wheels are correctly
positioned on the trailer flatbed.
Slightly raise the bucket from the flatbed, retract the
dipper and keeping it tucked under, slowly swing the
upper structure of 180°.
Retract the bucket and rest it on proper blocks
(e.g.: wooden blocks).
WITHOUT FRONT ATTACHMENT
Travel in reverse along the ramp as shown.
Machine centre of gravity should correspond to the
trailer centre of gravity.
Stop the engine and pull out the ignition key.
Cycle the hydraulic control levers to relieve any
residual hydraulic pressure from the booms driving
cylinders.
Move the safety lever to end of travel to the vertical
lock position.
Close all windows, front windscreens, and cab door.
Cover the exhaust pipe to prevent water or dirt from
entering.
Secure the machine to the trailer correctly, so as to
prevent dangerous movements, proceed as follows:
- lock the machine frame to the trailer flatbed by
means of chains or metal cables of suitable size,
avoid to involve metal cables or chains and panel-
ling;
- lock wheels by placing wedges (chocks) under
them;
- lock the front attachment (if installed) to the flatbed
using chains or metal cables of suitable size.
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