TRANSPORTING TRAILERS
THE
EXCAVATOR
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FLAT
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Carefully check out the transport route. Make sure that width, height and weight allowances are within the limits.
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Check that there is enough clearance underneath all bridges, underpasses, utility lines, and in tunnels.
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During the unloading procedure, proceed with the same care and caution as during the loading procedure. Remove all chains and wedges.
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Use only suitable transporting devices and lifting tackle with sufficient load carrying capacity.
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Have another person guide and signal you.
TOWING THE EXCAVATOR .
The excavator should not be towed until absolutely necessary. Towing is always the responsibility of the operator.
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Be aware that any damages or accidents, which can occur when the excavator is towed, are never covered by warranty.
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Tow the excavator only if absolutely necessary, for example to remove it for repairs from a dangerous job site.
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Make sure that the cable or the towing rod are strong enough and are routed around centre of the undercarriage or to the towing hook on the undercarriage, which is designated for this purpose (fig.86).
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This hook has a 10 ton towing capacity in direction of the centre axle of the undercarriage. CAUTION !
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During towing, the disk brakes in the travel gears have to be released via the touch S354 (fig. 87) and the travel direction has to be controlled by the foot pedals.
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The ignition key has to be turned to contact position.
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If the battery is not charged properly and/or servo pressure is insufficient, check how the travel brakes can be released.
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If necessary, consult a LIEBHERR mechanic !
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After the towing procedure is completed, return the machine to its previous state.
DANGER
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87
Never allow anyone to stand near the cable when pulling or towing the excavator. Keep the cable tight and free of kinks. Pull the cable slowly. The cable could snap and break if it suddenly jerked.
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