Barreto 1824TK Operator's Manual page 15

ROAD TRANSPORT OF THE TRENCHER (continued)
WARNING: Navigating on the inclined trailer bed increases the danger of the trencher tracks
losing traction, especially if the bed surface is wet. If you lose control, get out of the way to
avoid personal injury.
Move the trailer tilt bed latch pin handle so that the spring-loaded action will engage the pin with the
latch when the bed is leveled.
LOADING PROCEDURE of the trencher onto a truck bed using ramps:
1. Position the truck and trencher on level ground.
2. Set up suitable ramps, insuring that they are secure to the back of the truck bed.
3. Line up the trencher with the ramps with the dig chain pointing away from the back of the truck.
Drive the trencher slowly backward up the ramps onto the truck bed.
WARNING: Navigating on the ramps increases the danger of the trencher tracks losing
traction, especially if the surface is wet. Stay out of the way to avoid personal injury if you
lose control.
4. Move T-HANDLE CONTROL to NEUTRAL.
5. Throttle down and shut off the engine, then close the fuel shutoff valve. Refer to the SHUT
DOWN PROCEDURE for details.
6. Chain or strap the trencher to the truck using the two chain loops at the rear of the trencher lower
body and D-ring on front of trencher.
UNLOADING PROCEDURE of the trencher from a truck bed using ramps:
1. Position the truck on level ground.
2. Set up suitable ramps, insuring that they are secure to the back of the truck bed.
3. Remove all chains or straps connecting the trencher to the truck.
4. Start the engine using the ENGINE START UP PROCEDURE.
5. Drive the trencher slowly down the ramps onto the ground.
WARNING: Navigating on the ramps increases the danger of the trencher tracks losing
traction, especially if the surface is wet. Stay out of the way to avoid personal injury if you
lose control.
LOADING PROCEDURE of the trencher onto a truck bed using a hoist:
Never attempt to hoist the trencher unless suitable equipment is available to
lift and lower machine onto the truck. Using the optional A1570 LIFT EYE
is the best way to hoist the trencher. If using a sling, the minimum required
working load limit per sling leg is 1000 lb (450 kg). Minimum sling leg
length is 6 ft (2 m).
1. Position the truck and trencher on level ground.
2. Follow the trencher SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE.
3. Hook in the optional A1570 LIFT EYE. Or attach lifting sling legs around both rear tie down
loops and around the chain motor housing. Ensure machine weight is evenly distributed, then
hoist onto the truck bed.
Never lift trencher over any person at any time.
WARNING: If trencher should fall it would crush anybody under it.
4. Chain or strap the trencher to the truck using the two chain loops at the rear of the trencher lower
body and D-ring on front of trencher.
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