Operation
Loading and transporting the machine
< 15°
Fig. 104: Access ramps
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Safety instructions
• The transport vehicle must be of adequate size – refer to
for the machine's dimensions and weights!
• Remove dirt (mud, snow, ice, for example) from the tracks so that the machine can be
safely traveled onto the ramps.
WARNING
Warning!
Accident hazard due to incorrect loading or transportation!
Can cause serious injury or death.
• It is essential that you read the safety instructions at the beginning of this
chapter and follow any other safety instructions relevant in your country!
• Secure the transport vehicle with chocks to prevent it from rolling.
• Up to the 2nd quarter of 2014 (shatter protection without upper cross brace):
Remove the shatter protection if the machine is transported on an open platform.
• From the 3rd quarter of 2014:
Check the safe position of the split pins on the left and right.
– see chapter
Installing (from the 3rd quarter of 2014) on page 3-49
If an additional cross brace is installed (from the 2nd quarter of 2014), the shatter
protection does not have to be removed before transporting the machine on an open
platform.
• Place the access ramps at the smallest possible angle. Ensure that the grade does
not exceed 15° (17 %). Use access ramps with an antiskid surface only.
• Ensure that the loading area is clear and access to it is not obstructed – by super-
structures, for example
• Ensure that the access ramps and the tracks of the excavator are free of dirt (oil,
grease, ice, for example)
• Start the engine of the excavator
• Raise the boom enough so that it will not touch the access ramps
• Rotate the upper carriage to the rear (see figure 104)
• Carefully travel the excavator onto the middle of the transport vehicle
• Move the excavator to transport position
• Stop the engine
• Raise the lock lever
• Remove the starting key
• Close and lock the engine cover
Information!
The manufacturer's warranty shall not apply to accidents or damage caused
by loading or transporting.
• Secure the machine against unintentional movement
– see chapter
Parking the machine on page 3-26!
Chapter
6 "Technical data"
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