Transporting - Wallenstein GE Series Operator's Manual

Operation

7.9 Transporting

7.9.1 Transport Safety
• Follow provincial / state and local laws governing safety
and transporting of machinery on public roads.
• Follow local laws for all highway lighting and marking
requirements.
• Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h). Use flashing amber
warning lights, and a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign.
Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces.
• Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
• Do not drink and drive.
• Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming
traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges,
intersections, and so on. Watch for traffic when operating
near or crossing roadways.
• Turn into curves or go up or down hills only at a low speed
and a gradual steering angle. Make certain that at least 20%
of the tractor's weight is on the front wheels to maintain
safe steering capability. Slow down on rough or uneven
ground.
• Never allow riders.
• Ensure the backhoe is in transport mode with the main
boom and boom swing lock pins and retainers installed.
Fig. 28 – Boom swing lock pin installed (GE605)
7.9.2 Preparing to Transport the Backhoe
1. Be sure all bystanders are clear of the machine.
2. Clean off any debris on the backhoe and bucket.
3. Fully retract the boom and bucket.
4. Install the swing lock and boom lock pins. Install the lynch
pin in each lock pin.
5. Be sure the Slow Moving Vehicle sign is on the backhoe
dipper boom. Make sure it is clean and in good condition.
6. GX720, GX920, GX920XT models—install the stabilizer
locks.
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Fig. 29 – Boom lock pin installed
Fig. 30 – Transport Position
GE, GX Series
Backhoe
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