PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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50960025/CP0514
ROAD TRAVEL
For short distance highway travel, attach a Slow-
Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem (purchased locally) to
the rear of the Telescopic Handler. For highway opera-
tion, obtain and install an amber flashing beacon.
NOTE:
ALWAYS follow ALL state and local regu-
lations regarding the operation of equipment on or
across public highways. Whenever there is an
appreciable distance between jobsites, or if
driving on public highway is prohibited, transport
the machine using a vehicle of appropriate size
and capacity.
TRANSPORTING BETWEEN JOBSITES
ALWAYS abide by the following recommended proce-
dures and guidelines when using ramps to load the
machine onto (and unload it from) a truck or trailer.
Failure to heed can result in damage to equipment and
serious personal injury or death!
Tie-down eyes are provided for inserting chains
through to secure the machine during transport.
Loading Machine Using Ramps
NOTE:
A matched pair of ramps is required.
1.
The ramps MUST be of sufficient strength to sup-
port the machine. The use of strong steel ramps is
recommended, as well as center supporting
blocks.
2.
The ramps MUST be firmly attached to the truck
or trailer bed with NO step between the bed and
the ramps.
3.
The incline of the ramps MUST be less than 15
degrees. For a four-foot high truck bed, ramp
length must be at least 16 feet (4.9 m) long.
4.
Ramp width MUST be at least 1-1/2 times the tire
width.
5.
Block the front and rear of the tires on the truck
or trailer. Engage the parking brake.
6.
Position the machine with the boom facing
toward the front of the truck or trailer so that it is
straight in line with the ramps.
7.
Slowly (at the lowest engine speed possible) and
carefully drive the machine up the ramps.
8.
Secure the machine to the bed of the truck or trail-
er with tie-down chains/cables.
WARNING
NEVER adjust travel direction (even slightly)
while on the ramps. Instead, back off the
ramps, and then realign the machine with the
ramps.
WARNING
NEVER transport the machine with the boom
raised or extended. BE SURE to secure the
machine (including boom) to the truck or trail-
er bed using chain and binders or steel
cables, to prevent any movement while trans-
porting.
Ramp Placement
Front Tie-Down
Rear Tie-Down
A jib or truss boom should ONLY be used to
lift and place loads when the machine is sta-
tionary and the frame is level. Transporting
suspended loads must ALWAYS be done slow-
ly and cautiously, with the boom and load as
low as possible. Use taglines to restrict loads
from swinging, to avoid overturn.
