Safety Rules For Transport; Recovery - Kubota KX91-3a2 Operator's Manual

Recovery, loading and transport

Safety rules for transport

The used ramps must have a sufficient load capacity for bearing the weight of the excavator. They must be
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placed securely on the transport vehicle and fastened.
Support the loading area at the rear of the transport vehicle with sufficiently dimensioned supports.
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The ramps must be wider than the track of the excavator and have footboards on the side.
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The transport vehicle must be designed for the load of the excavator.
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Place the left and the right ramp so that the centre line of the transport vehicle is aligned with the centre
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line of the excavator to be loaded.
Do not drive the excavator onto the transport vehicle without ramps and with the boom.
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Engage the parking brake of the transport vehicle and secure its front and rear wheels with chocks.
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Secure the excavator against sliding on the transport vehicle with chocks or chains or with suitable tiedown
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straps. The chocks must be secured at the crawlers and on the transport vehicle with suitable means. The
driver of the transport vehicle is responsible for the secure fastening of the excavator on the vehicle.
A guide is required for driving the excavator onto and off the transport vehicle. The guide is responsible for
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the safe loading. The excavator may only be moved on instruction of the guide; the operator and guide
must always have eye contact. If this is not possible, the operator must stop the excavator immediately.
When driving with an excavator loaded, always keep a clearance of 1.0 m to overhead power lines.
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Observe the applicable traffic rules and regulations.

Recovery

Adhere to the safety rules (page 13) and the safety
rules for recovery (page 24).
A recovery is only allowed over a short distance
and at walking speed.
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow lug (see figure) on
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the excavator and to the towing vehicle. The tow bar should
be mounted at a right angle to the vehicles.
During the recovery procedure, the operator must be seated in the driver's place.
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Drive slowly with the towing vehicle to avoid abrupt loads.
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