TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE

By rail

Since transport by rail is subject to special regulations, consult an approved organization.

On a trailer

WARNING: This machine could slip and fall from a trailer or ramp and cause serious injury. Make sure the trailer and ramps are clean. The machine should be in line with the trailer before being loaded.

Make sure you know the safety rules and regulations before transporting the machine. Make sure both trailer and machine are fitted with the right safety equipment.

Loading STEP 1

CD95M248 Place a block behind the trailer wheels. Install the trailer side extensions (if fitted).

STEP 2

CD00E010 Make sure the upper structure swing lock has not been applied.

STEP 3

Select slow travel speed.

STEP 4

(Machine with attachment)

PDH0248

Place the machine in line with the trailer, with the travel reduction gears towards the access ramps. Raise the attachment and bring it to about 6 inches (150 mm) above the bed of the trailer. IMPORTANT: In this position, the travel and steering controls are reversed.

STEP 5

(Machine without attachment)

CS99B518 Place the machine in line with the trailer, with the travel reduction gears towards the access ramps. IMPORTANT: In this position, the travel and steering controls are reversed.

STEP 5

(Machine with attachment) STEP 7

(Machine with attachment)

PDH0249 When moving from the ramps onto the trailer bed, raise the boom slightly as soon as the attachment touches the trailer so as to bring the machine level and then move forward until the machine is resting entirely on the trailer.

STEP 6

(Machine with attachment)

PDH0251 Bring the machine right to the front of the trailer and lower the attachment onto the trailer bed.

STEP 8

(Machine without attachment)

PDH0250 When the machine is completely on the trailer, raise the attachment slightly and swing the upper structure so as to bring the attachment around to the access ramp side.

CS99B519 Bring the machine right to the front of the trailer and swing the upper structure 180° .

STEP 8

Lock the upper structure swing function.

STEP 9

Stop the engine, remove the starter switch key, raise the gate lock lever (with the gate lock inward).

STEP 10

Make sure that all doors, hoods and access panels are correctly locked.

STEP 11

Fold the rear view mirror inwards.

STEP 12 STEP 13

(Machine with attachment)

PDH0251 MACHINE READY FOR TRANSPORT

STEP 14

(Machine without attachment)

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(Machine with attachment)

Use blocks and chains to fasten the machine and the attachment to the trailer.

(Machine without attachment)

Use blocks and chains to fasten the machine to the trailer.

CS99B519 MACHINE READY FOR TRANSPORT

Measure the distance between the ground and the highest point of the machine. You must know the overall height. See “Machine overall dimensions” in the “Specifications” Section.

Unloading

1.Remove the blocks and fastening chains. 2.Start the engine. 3.Unlock the upper structure swing function. 4.Lower the gate lock lever (with the gate lock in the outward position). 5. (Machine with attachment) Raise the attachment to bring it a few centimeters (inches) above the trailer bed. 6.Select low travel speed. 7. (Machine with attachment) Move forward slowly, raising the attachment so as to keep it a few centimeters (inches) off the ground. 8. (Machine without attachment) Move the machine slowly forward. 9.Turn the rear view mirror back to the correct position.

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