Operation Loading and tying down the machine DANGER! The machine must be loaded and transported properly -
Accident risk. ☞ It is essential to read and follow the safety instructions in this manual – see Safety on page 17.
☞ Load as follows: • Secure the transport vehicle tires with chocks to prevent it from rolling. • Place the access ramps at the smallest possible angle. Do not exceed an angle of 20°. Only use access ramps with an anti-skid surface. • Make sure the loading area is clear and access to it is not obstructed. 20% 20 30864brampe.eps
Fig. 73: Access ramps
• Make sure the access ramps and the wheels of the machine are free of oil, grease, snow, ice, etc. • Start the engine of the machine. • Raise the bucket enough so that it will not touch the access ramps. • Carefully drive the loader onto the middle of the transport vehicle. • Set the drive to neutral – see Changing direction on page 56. • Lower the bucket onto the loading area. • Stop the engine. • Apply the parking brake – see Parking brake on page 56. • Remove the ignition key. • Do not allow anyone to stay in the cab. • Close the doors and the engine cover.
☞ Tie down the machine as follows: • Make sure the authorized maximum height is not exceeded. • Secure all tires of the wheel loader with chocks in front of and behind each wheel. • Securely strap the machine down at the eye hooks – see Machine overview on page 7 – with sufficiently dimensioned belts or chains onto the platform. • Before transporting the machine through heavy rain, close the outlet of the muffler with a cap or suitable adhesive tape. 34001b330_02.eps
• Make sure the driver of the transport vehicle knows the overall height, width and weight of the vehicle, including the loaded machine, before starting transport. • Know and follow the legal transport regulations for the area in which the transport will occur.
34001b330_17.eps Fig. 74: Tying down the loader
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