7. PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION AWARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safetv Drecautions. 7.3 TRANSPORTATION 4 LOADING AND UNLOADING Loading and unloading the machine always involves potential hazards. EXTREME CAU- TION SHOULD BE USED. Perform loading and unloading on firm, level ground only. Maintain a safe distance from the edge of a road. ALWAYS block the wheels of the hauling vehicle and place blocks under both ramps be- fore loading and unloading. ALWAYS use ramps of adequate strength. Be sure the ramps are wide and long enough to provide a safe loading slope.
Be sure that the ramps are securely positioned and fastened, and that the two sides are at the same level as one another. Be sure the ramp surface is clean and free of grease, oil, ice and loose materials. Remove dirt from the machine tracks. NEVER correct your steering on the ramps. If necessary, drive away from the ramps and climb again. After loading, block the machine tracks and secure the machine with tie-downs. Loading and unloading 4 See “13. TRANSPORTATION.” Tie-downs + See “13. TRANSPORTATION.” Distance between ramps SHIF?PING l When shipping the machine on a hauling vehicle, obey all state and local laws govern- ing the weight, width, and length of a load.
Also obey all applicable traffic regulations. l Determine the shipping route while taking into account the width, height and weight of the load. 1-12