. OPERATION TRANSPORTATION LOADING AND UNLOADING WITH TRAILER WARNING Always turn the auto-deceleration switch OFF (cancel) during loading and unloading operations. If the auto-deceleration switch is left ON, the machine may suddenly starting in that the enter the unloading at the joint 3 - 117 TRANSPORTA When transporting the machine, observe all related laws a nd regulations, and be carefu TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURE rt the machine by trailer. ch the weight and dimensions given in "SPECIFICATIONS (PAGE 5-2)".
As a basic rule, transpo Select the trailer to mat ch the weight and dimensions give n in "SPECIFICATIONS (PAG Note that the value for t he weight and transportation dime nsions given in SPECIFICATI ONS may differ according to the type of shoe or ty pe of arm or other attachments. When loading or unload speed. Do not operate t Run the engine at low id slowly when loading or ing the machine on a trailer, always trav he travel speed selector switch. ling, set to low speed, and operate the unloading. Do not carry out loading or unloading operations during the a warming-up operation. If the automatic warmin the travel speed may su g-up operation is canceled before co ddenly change.
Select firm, level groun d when loading or unloading the machi Maintain a safe distance from the edge of the road. Use ramps with ample w idth, length, thickness, and strength a them at a maximum slo When using piled soil, c face from collapsing. Remove all mud and d pe of 15°. ompact the piled soil fully and prevent t irt from the machine tracks before st chine from slipping on the ramps. order to prevent the ma Be sure that the ramp s oil, or ice. urface is clean and free of water, snow Never correct your stee ring on the ramps. There is a hazard machine may turn over. If necessary, drive off t ramps again.
he ramps, correct the direction, then It is dangerous to use t he work equipment for loading and u operations. When on the ramps, do not operate any lever except the travel The center of gravity of the machine will change suddenly at between the ramps and machine losing its bala the track or trailer, and there is a haza nce. Travel slowly over this point. When swinging the upp er structure on the trailer, the trailer is u so pull in the work equi pment and swing slowly. When loading or unload ing, always use ramps or a platfor m. Proceed as