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Calder Brothers Corporation
Model: M415XT Maintainer
M415XT
Section F
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Transport & Theft
TRANSPORTING
When loading or unloading in a congested area, be sure flagmen are used to insure the utmost SAFETY to
the operator and other motorists and/or pedestrians in the area.
CAUTION
ALWAYS follow ALL state and local regulations regarding the operation of equipment on or across public
highways! Whenever any appreciable distance exists between job sites, or if transporting on a public highway
is prohibited, BE SURE to transport the machine using a vehicle of appropriate size and weight.
LOADING USING RAMPS
NOTE
A matched pair of ramps is required.
WARNING
ALWAYS abide by the following recommended procedures and guidelines when using ramps to load the
machine onto (or unload it from) a truck or trailer. Failure to heed these guidelines can result in damage to
equipment and serious personal injury or death!
1.
The ramps MUST be of sufficient strength to support the machine. Whenever possible, use
strong steel ramps as well as some type of center supporting block.
2.
The ramps MUST be firmly attached to the truck or trailer bed with NO step between the bed
and the ramps.
3.
Incline of ramps MUST be less than 15° (ramp length MUST be at least 16 feet long.
4.
Ramp width MUST be at least 1-1/2 times the tire width.
Refer to Figure F-1
5.
Block the front and rear of the tires on the truck or trailer. If so equipped,
engage the parking brake also.
6.
Slowly drive the machine up to the ramps. Position the Bucket in a level position
according to the Bucket Level Sight Gauge.
7.
Position the Scarifier and Blade in a position where they will not come into contact
with the ramps, ground or trailer during the loading process.
8.
Slowly (at the lowest Engine speed possible), carefully drive the machine up the
ramps to the forward bulkhead of the trailer.
CAUTION
NEVER adjust travel direction (even slightly) while travelling on the ramps. Instead, back down off
the ramps and then re-align the machine with the ramps.
9.
Engage the Park Brake on the machine.
10.
Position the Moldboard using the BLADE SHIFT Control Valve Levers so that the
Moldboard is centered on the trailer when it is in the full down position.
11.
Lower the Scarifier and Blade to full down position.
12.
Stop the Engine according to Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedures in Section A -
Safety, of this manual.
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