TRANSPORTATION OPERATION Unloading 0. 1. Perform loading and unloading on firm, level ground only. Maintain a safe distance from the edge of a road. 2. Properly apply the brakes on the trailer and put blocks under the tires to ensure that the trailer does not move. Then fix the ramps in line with the center of the trailer and the machine. Be sure that the two sides are on the same level. Make the slope of the ramps a maximum of 15є. Set the distance between the ramps to match the center of the tracks. 3. Remove the chains or wire rope holding the machine. 4. Start the engine. Warm the engine up fully. 5. Set the safety lock lever to the FREE position. 6. Run the engine at low speed. 7.
Raise the blade. 8. Raise the work equipment, align the direction of travel with the ramp, and travel slowly. Lower the work equipment as far as possible without caus- ing interference. When on the ramps, operate only the travel lever. Do not operate any other lever or pedal. 9. Do not the operate the accelerator pedal. 3-88