Transport And Lifting; Release The Brake While Towing - Zoomlion ZA14J Operation And Safety Manual

4.3 Transport and Lifting

Observe and Obey:
ZOOMLION provides this securement information as a recommendation. Drivers are solely responsible
for making sure machines are properly secured and the correct trailer is selected pursuant to CHINA
Department of Transportation regulations, other localized regulations, and their company policy.
ZOOMLION customers needing to containerize any lift or ZOOMLION product should source a
qualified freight forwarder with expertise in preparing, loading and securing construction and lifting
equipment for international shipment.
Only qualified aerial lift operators should move the machine on or off the truck.
The transport vehicle must be parked on a level surface.
The transport vehicle must be secured to prevent rolling while the machine is being loaded.
Be sure the vehicle capacity, loading surfaces and chains or straps are sufficient to withstand the
machine weight. ZOOMLION lifts are very heavy relative to their size. See the serial label for the
machine weight.
Be sure the machine is on a level surface or secured before releasing the brake.
Do not drive the machine on a slope that exceeds the uphill, downhill or side slope rating. See Driving
on a Slope in the Operating Instructions section.
If the slope of the transport vehicle bed exceeds the maximum slope rating, the machine must be loaded
and unloaded using a winch as described in the brake release operation.

4.3.1 Release the brake while towing

a) Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from rolling;
b) Release the wheel brakes by turning over all four drive hub disconnect
caps;
c) Be sure the winch line is properly secured to the drive chassis tie points
and the path is clear of all obstructions;
d)
Reverse the procedures described to re-engage the brakes;
Note: Traction machine is not recommended. If the machine must
be towed, the speed must not exceed 3.2 km/h (1.99mph). Securing
to Truck or Trailer for Transit.
Always use the turntable rotation lock pin each time the machine is
transported.
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