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Transport and Lifting Instructions
Transport and Lifting Instructions
Safety Information
This section is provided for reference and does not supersede any government or company policy
regarding the loading, transport or lifting of MEC machinery.
Truck drivers are responsible for loading and securing machines, and should be properly trained and
authorized to operate MEC machinery. Drivers are also responsible for selecting the correct and
appropriate trailer according to government regulations and company policy. Drivers must ensure
that the vehicle and chains are strong enough to hold the weight of the machine (see the serial number
plate for machine weight).
ONLY properly trained and qualified operators shall load and unload this machine.
Loading
Free-wheel configuration for Winching or Towing.
RUNAWAY HAZARD!
After releasing the brakes there is nothing to stop machine travel. Machine will roll freely on slopes.
ALWAYS chock the wheels before manually releasing the brakes.
The machine can be winched or towed short distances at speeds not to exceed 5 MPH (8 km/h).
Before towing or winching the machine, it is necessary to release the brakes. Reset the brakes
after towing or winching.
Disengage Brakes before Towing or Winching
• Chock the wheels.
• Remove the Torque Engage Cap and reinstall with the bump facing inward on all four
(4) hubs.
Engage Brakes before Driving
• Remove the Torque Engage Cap and reinstall with the bump facing outward on all
four (4) hubs.
DISENGAGED
ENGAGED
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