Safety instructions

Loadingandtransportingthemachine

Safetyinstructions

• The transport vehicle must support the height and weight of the machine –see Specifications on page138.

• Remove any dirt, snow, or ice from the tires.

• Secure the machine to prevent unintentional movement.

Loading the machine

DANGER!

The machine must be loaded and transported properly –Accident risk.

☞ –see Safety instructions on page18.

☞ Follow these instructions to load the machine onto the transport vehicle:

• Secure the transport vehicle with chocks to prevent it from rolling.

• Place the access ramps at the smallest possible angle.

IMPORTANT!

Do not exceed an angle of 30°.

• Use access ramps with an antiskid surface only.

• Make sure that the loading area is clear and access to it is not obstructed.

• Make sure that the access ramps and the wheels of the machine are free of oil, grease and ice.

• Start the engine of the machine.

• Raise the bucket so that it does not touch the access ramps.

• Carefully drive the loader onto the middle of the transport vehicle.

• Set the drive to neutral –see Forward-reverse control [76] on page53.

• Lower the bucket onto the loading area.

• Turn off the engine.

• Apply the parking brake –see Preventing the machine from rolling away on page55.

• Remove the ignition key.

• DO NOT allow anyone to stay in the cab.

• Close the doors and the engine cover.

Tieingdownthemachine

DANGER!

The machine must be loaded and transported properly –Accident risk.

☞ –see Safety instructions on page 44.

• Be sure that the authorized maximum height is not exceeded –see Specifications on page138.

• Secure all tires of the machine with chocks in front of and behind each wheel.

• Firmly tie the machine onto the platform by using the eye hooks and belts or chains –see Machine overview on page10.

• Before transporting the machine through heavy rain, seal the muffler with a cap or adhesive tape.

• Be sure that the driver of the transport vehicle knows the overall height, width and weight of the vehicle (including the loader) before leaving.

Attachments

• Coupling attachments requires special care.

• Before fitting attachments to the machine, secure the control lever of the hydraulic valve.

• Attachments and counterweights affect handling, steering, and brake capability of the machine.

• Fit the attachments with the required devices only.

• Before uncoupling or coupling hydraulic lines (hydraulic quick couplers):

• Turn off the engine.

• Move the control lever(s) of the hydraulic valve back and forth two times to relieve the hydraulic oil pressure in the hydraulic system.

• Secure the attachments against unintentional movement.

• Only operate the machine if all brake, light, hydraulic connections, and protective accessories are installed and functional.

• If optional equipment is installed, all required lights, indicators, etc., must be installed and functional.

• Mount the attachments only after stopping the engine.

• When driving or working with machines that have a quickhitch facility, make sure that the attachment is safely locked in the quickhitch facility. The lock pin must be visible on both sides of the holes on the attachment. Check before starting work.

CAUTION!

When mounting attachments to the machine, there is a risk of personal injury due to crushing and shearing. Make sure nobody is between the machine and attachment, after first securing the machine and attachment against movement.