Transporting - Hitachi ZW180 Operator's Manual

Loading/Unloading
CAUTION: Pay attention to the following points.
• Steering on a ramp is hazardous. Never attempt
to steer the machine on a ramp. Personal injury or
death may result due to loss of machine stability.
If the travel direction must be changed on a slope,
move back the machine to the flat ground of flat-
bed. Then, after changing the travel direction, be-
gin to drive again.
• Be sure to turn the travel F-N-R shift switch to the
LOW position.
Loading
1. Load the machine so that the machine width center
aligns with the trailer deck width center.
2. Slowly drive the machine on the ramp.
3. Lower the bucket onto the trailer deck.
4. Stop the engine. Remove the key from the key switch.
5. Operate the loader control lever several strokes to relieve
pressure in the cylinders.
6. Place the pilot control shut-off lever in the LOCK position.
7. Securely close the windows and cab door to protect the
cab from rain. Put a cover over the opening of the ex-
haust pipe.
8. Install the articulation lock bar (1) to prevent the machine
from articulating.

TRANSPORTING

6-2
Front
Attachment Side
1
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