Machine Transport (On A Trailer) - Case 570T Operator's Manual

SHIPPING TRANSPORT

Machine transport (on a trailer)

WARNING
Transport hazard!
The machine can slip or fall from a ramp or
trailer. Make sure the ramp and trailer are not
slippery. Remove all oil, grease, ice, etc. Move
the machine on or off the trailer with machine
centered on the trailer or ramp.
Failure to comply could result in death or se-
rious injury.
Make sure you know the safety rules and regulations be-
fore transporting this machine. Make sure that the artic-
ulated vehicle and the machine are fitted with the correct
safety equipment.
NOTICE: During machine loading and unloading opera-
tions, the brake pedals must be "locked" together.
Loading
1. Place some wedges behind the trailer wheels and place the trailer enlargement ramps.
2. Place the backhoe attachment in the road travel position. Raise the loader bucket about 20 cm (7.9 in) above
the ramps.
3. Place the gearshift lever in first gear and load the machine carefully on to the trailer. Lower the loader attachment
so that the bucket rests on the bed of the trailer.
4. Lower the backhoe attachment to the bed of the trailer.
5. Activate the parking brake and place the direction of travel control lever and gearshift lever in neutral position.
6. Stop the engine and remove the starter switch key.
7. Make sure the windows, the doors, the battery compartment, the fuel tank plug and the engine guard are properly
closed and locked.
8. Turn the rear view mirrors inwards.
9. Use chocks and chains to immobilize the machine and the backhoe attachment on the trailer.
10. Measure the distance between the ground and the highest point. You must know the total height.
NOTE: After a few miles, check that the machine has not moved and that the chains are still under tension.
Unloading
1. Remove the chocks and the retaining chains.
2. Raise the loader attachment to bring the bucket a few centimeters above the bed of the trailer.
3. Disengage the parking brake switch and place the gearshift lever in first gear.
4. Slowly reverse the machine, at the same time raising the loader attachment so as to keep it a few centimeters
above the bed of the trailer.
5. Return the rear view mirrors to their correct position.
5 - TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
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