13. TRANSPORTATION When transporting the machine, observe all related laws and regula- tions, and be careful to assure safety. 13.1 LOADING, UNLOADING WORK When loading or unloading, always use ramps or a platform and carry out the operations as follows. 1. Properly apply the brakes on the trailer and insert blocks beneath the tyres to ensure that it does not move. Then fix the ramps in line with the centers of the trailer and the machine. Be sure that the two sides are at the same level as one another. Make the angle of the ramps a maximum of 15 o . Set the distance between the ramps to match the center of the tracks.
PC450-ENG 2-80 WARNING • Loading or unloading the machine can be a dangerous opera- tion, so be particularly careful. When loading or unloading the machine, run the engine at low idling and travel at low speed. • Make sure the ramp has sufficient width, length and tickness to enable the machine to be safely loaded and unloaded. If the ramp sags appreciably, reinforce it with blocks, etc. • When loading and unloading the machine, park the trailer on a flat firm roadbed. Keep a fairly long distance between the road shoulder and the machine. • Remove the mud from the undercarriage to prevent the machine from slipping to the side on slopes.
Be sure the ramp surface is clean and free of grease, oil, ice and loose materials. • Never change the direction of travel when on the ramps. If it is necessary to change direction, drive off the ramps and correct the direction, then drive on to the ramps again. • When turning the machine on the trailer, the machine’s footing is unstable, so carry out the operation slowly. • Always check that the door on the cab is locked, regardless of whether it is open or closed. Do not open or close the door on ramps or on a platform. This may cause a sudden change in the operating force.
• When loading or unloading the machine with the automatic warming-up operation mode, if the automatic mode is released, the speed may change suddenly. Avoid loading or unloading during automatic warming-up operation. WARNING