OPERATION 13.3.3 LIFTING PROCEDURE Lifting is only for vehicles which have decals indicating lifting positions First stop the vehicle on level ground to ensure the vehicle will be lifted horizontally Then proceed with the follow instructions: 1. Start the engine, be sure the vehicle is on level ground, then set the work equipment to the travel position. For details, see “12.7 MOVING MA- CHINE OFF”on page 2-40. 2. Move the work equipment safety lock lever to the LOCK position. 3.
Stop the engine, check that the area around the operator’s compartment is safe, then LOCK the safety bar so that the front frame and rear frame do not articulate upsetting the balance and causing the lifting to be unstable. 4. Hook up the lifting equipment to the lifting positions (marked by the lifting decals) at the front portion of the front frame, and the rear portion of the rear frame. 5 After raising the vehicle 100 to 200 mm above the ground, check the posture to be sure it is horizontal and check the wire ropes to be sure there is no slack. WARNING When lifting the machine, check for any oil leaks from the hydraulic circuit or any other part. 2-62