JCB 714 Super-Boss Conversion
SB002
Operator’s Manual
Issue 1, R2
Last Updated 5 April 2017
Page 42 of 43
TRANSPORT AND LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS
OBSERVE AND OBEY:
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NEVER LIFT THE MACHINE WITH A CRANE.
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THE TRANSPORT VEHICLE MUST BE PARKED ON A LEVEL SURFACE.
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THE TRANSPORT VEHICLE MUST BE SECURED TO PREVENT ROLLING WHILE THE
MACHINE IS BEING LOADED.
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BE SURE THE TRANSPORT VEHICLE CAPACITY, LOADING SURFACES AND CHAINS OR
STRAPS ARE SUFFICIENT TO WITHSTAND THE MACHINE WEIGHT. SEE THE SERIAL PLATE
ON THE MACHINE FOR THE MACHINE WEIGHT OR THE SPECIFICATION SECTION IN THIS
MANUAL.
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DO NOT DRIVE THE MACHINE ON A SLOPE THAT EXCEEDS THE SLOPE RATING. SEE
DRIVING ON A SLOPE IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SECTION.
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IF THE SLOPE OF THE TRANSPORT VEHICLE BED EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM SLOPE RATING,
THE MACHINE MUST NOT BE LOADED AND A SUITABLE TRANSPORT VEHICLE MUST BE
OBTAINED.
Loading Operation
AFTER THE MACHINE IS LOADED:
1. ENSURE THAT THE RAIL GEAR REMAINS RAISED AFTER LOADING. ONLY THE ROAD
WHEELS MUST BE CONTACTING THE DECK OF THE TRANSPORT VEHICLE.
2. ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED.
3. NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE IN GEAR; THIS CAN DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION AND
GEARBOX.
4. LOCK THE CENTRAL ARTICULATING JOINT USING THE PINS PROVIDED ON THE CHASSIS.
TOWING THE MACHINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED. IF THE MACHINE MUST BE TOWED DUE TO
FAILURE ON TRACK, DO NOT EXCEED 2 MPH.