Pre Start Inspection and Operation
3.14
Transportation
1. Move the throttle control lever to the mid-range engine speed and set the transport speed to
the LOW range. Raise the attachment so that it will clear the ramp of the transport trailer.
NOTE:
The longer the attachment, like the trencher, the more the attachment needs to
either be tilted or raised. It is recommended to back the machine onto the transport
trailer and position the machine so that the heaviest weight (center of balance) is
towards the front (hitch end) of the trailer. See
Figure 3–13
.
The Boxer is designed for maximum working balance. When traveling on an incline,
always have the heaviest portion of the machine pointing uphill.
2. Follow general load carrying safety. Always carry the heaviest load pointing uphill.
NOTE
:When operating without an attachment, the operator becomes the load.
Figure 3-13 Transport Position on Trailer
3. When the machine is positioned on the trailer properly, lower the attachment to the trailer
deck.
4.
Shut the engine off and remove the key.
5. Secure the unit to the transport vehicle with DOT (Department of Transportation)
approved chains, binders in accordance to DOT guidelines. Make sure to use the
appropriate tie-down locations (Items 3 and 4,
Figure 3–14
) on the machine and trailer.
NOTE
:
• Never tow or pull the machine. Damage to the hydraulic motors could result.
• If the machine is totally in-operable, using lifting straps or cables and a machine that can
safely lift 4,000 lbs (1820 Kg), lift the machine and place on a trailer. Refer to “Lifting
Procedures” on page 14.
Machine Shut-down
To safely shut the machine down, the operator must:
1. Park the machine on a solid, level area.
2. Lower the loader arm and attachment to the ground.
3. Idle the engine for 5 - 10 minutes to allow the machine to cool down.
4.
Shut off the engine.
5.
Clean off any accumulated mud and/or dirt from the machines operating surfaces, i.e.
operator’s platform, both track assemblies, etc.
CAUTION
