3.7Parking and exiting machine

Before exiting the machine, apply the parking brake and release the operating brake. Set the travel direction switch S263 to its neutral position 0 Move the safety lever up. The parking brake S16 is applied. Switch off the diesel engine.

To release the operating brake 1: Release the retainer (see arrow), using your foot.

3.8Transport

3.8.1Safety instructions

–Insure that the transporting vehicle or truck trailer is rated for the intended machine weight and size.

–Park the machine on alevel surface and chock the track chains and/or wheels. –During transport, remove parts of the attachment that create an over width or length condition, if necessary.

–Clean the undercarriage. The undercarriage must be swept clean, meaning, the chains / wheels must be free of snow, ice and sludge prior to driving onto the transporting vehicle.

–Align the machine precisely with the loading ramp.

–Attach the manual lever for sensitive driving (crawler excavator) to the driving pedals.

–Have another person guide and signal the operator.

–On wheel models equipped with an uppercarriage locking mechanism, the uppercarriage must be secured to the undercarriage with the locking pin after loading onto the trailer.

–Secure the machine and any loose components with tiedowns in accordance with any applicable national regulations.

–Release all pressure lines (as described in this operating manual), remove the ignition key and pull the safety lever up prior to leaving the machine.

–Close all cab and panel doors.

–Verify that no one remains on the machine during the transport.

–Investigate the travel route, specifically in reference to limits for width, height and weight prior to the transport.

–Pay special attention when driving under electrical lines and bridges and when passing through tunnels.

–Use the same care for unloading as for loading.

3.8.2Transportation on low-loader

3.8.2.1Preparation

Prior to driving the excavator onto a low-loader, make the following preparations: Hold wheel chocks ready. Remove dirt, ice and snow from the tyres, ramps and loading platforms. If required, use a suitable ramp. Angle of inclination: max. 15°

Loading ramp

3.8.2.2Loading machine onto a low-loader

Danger!

If the uppercarriage is at an angle of 180° to the undercarriage, the travel and steering directions are reversed.

Drive and steer the machine with extreme care.

Align the machine to the loading ramp and slowly drive onto the low-loader.

Fig. 3-121 Transport position of the machine

Carefully swivel the uppercarriage by 180° (direction of travel via oscillating axle) and lower the attachment (see Fig. 3-121).

If required, readjust the position of the uppercarriage, until the locking bolt 1 is centred to the bearing block 2

Press the switch S16 down. The parking brake is applied. The indicator light in the switch is on.

Switch off the diesel engine.

The locking bolt 1 is extended so that uppercarriage is locked in its position. Turn the ignition key to its contact position and depressurise all pressure lines by carefully operating the joysticks repeatedly in all directions.

Remove the ignition key and tilt the safety lever upwards. Close all doors, hoods and covers of the machine and lock them. Fold in the rear mirror.

3.8.2.3Securing the machine

Before moving the low-loader, the machine must be secured on the platform.

Securing the machine

1 Blade support

Danger!

2 Outrigger support

Shifting of the machine on the low-loader can result in serious accidents. Secure the machine against shifting. Place chucks at the wheels and secure the equipment with cables and chains.

Secure the machine with cables or chains attached to the marked lashing points (see Fig. 3-122).

Secure the cables and chains at the provided points on the low-loader.

3.8.3Loading with crane

If the machine is to be loaded by means of a crane (e.g. for transport by ship or rail), choose lifting tackle that is suitable for the machine equipment.

Danger!

Risk of injury!

It is forbidden to stand on the lifted machine!

Danger!

Improper loading can result in shifting load. Employ only experienced personnel with the attachment of the load and the guiding of the crane operator.

The signaller must be positioned within the sight of the machine operator. Alternatively, the signaller and the operator might be in contact through walkietalkies or similar devices.

Ensure that the crane tackle is sufficiently long.

Use only suitably dimensioned lifting gear. We recommend using special lifting gear available from LIEBHERR.

Loading of machine with gooseneck boom:

Fig. 3-123 Attachment of machine with gooseneck boom

Lower the attachment, retract the stick and tilt in the digging bucket to the stop. If required, readjust the position of the uppercarriage, until the locking bolt 1 is centred to the bearing block 2 (see Fig. 3-121).

Press the switch S16 down. The parking brake is applied. The indicator light in the switch is on.

Switch off the diesel engine. The locking bolt 1 is extended so that uppercarriage is locked in its position. Turn the ignition key to its contact position and depressurise all pressure lines by carefully operating the joysticks repeatedly in all directions.

Remove the ignition key and tilt the safety lever upwards. Close all doors, hoods and covers of the machine and lock them. Fold in the rear mirror.

Attach the lifting tackle to the points provided.

Carefully lift the machine with the crane and place it on the transport vehicle. To recommission the machine, strictly adhere to the instructions in the operator's manual.