13. TRANSPORTATION 13.2 PRECAUTIONS FOR LOADING WARNING When loading the machine, park the trailer on a flat firm road- bed. Keep a fairly long distance between the road shoulder and the machine. After loading to the specified position, secure the machine as fol- lows. 1. Fully extend the bucket and arm cylinders, then slowly lower the boom. 2. Stop the engine and remove the key from the starting switch. 3. Lock all the control levers securely with the safety lock lever. FREE 4. When transporting the machine, place rectangular timber under- neath the front and rear track shoes to prevent the machine from moving about. Also, hold it down with chains or rope.
Be particularly careful to ensure that the machine does not slip sideways. NOTICE When transporting the machine, place rectangular timber under one end of the bucket cylinder to prevent it touching the ground, thereby saving it from possible damage. PC450-ENG 2-82