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TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR ON A VEHICLE
3. For additional safety, use blocks or supports under the
ramps and the bed.
4. Completely align the ramps and the tracks and then
drive the excavator slowly up the ramps. After
ensuring that the tracks are completely on the bed,
swing the upper body around to the back of the
vehicle.
5. Lower the dozer onto the bed.
6. Pull in the bucket and arm completely. Then lower the
boom.
7. Stop the engine, release pressure trapped in the
hydraulic system and remove the key.
8. Raise the lock lever.
9. Block the tracks with blocks and tie down the
excavator.
B
Towing the machine
To avoid personal injury:
A
When towing the excavator or pulling a load
must be less than the strength of the towing
line attached to excavator. Not to be used for
tiedown or lifting the machine.
A
A towing is only allowed over a short distance
and at walking speed.
1. Attach the tow bar or towing rope to the hook on the
excavator and to the pulling vehicle. The tow bar
should be mounted at a right angle to the vehicles.
2. The operator must be seated during the recovery
procedure.
3. Drive slowly with the tractive vehicle to avoid abrupt
loads.
(A) Tie down point
(1) Chain
(2) Block
(1) Tow line
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