Transport On A Flat Bed Trailer - Kubota U17-3a Operating Instructions Manual

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As soon as the lifting gear is attached to the excavator,
press cloths between lifting gear and excavator to protect
the excavator.
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Always keep the machine level. Be sure that the centre line
of the crane hook is aligned as exactly as possible with the
centre line of the excavator and that the lifting angle is as
specified. Lift the excavator.
The excavator may only be lifted at the points provided. Do not attach the lifting gear to any other
eyes or areas as this can lead to substantial damage.

Transport on a flat bed trailer

Adhere to the safety rules (page 12) and the safety
rules for transport (page 26).
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Place the loading ramps on the transport vehicle at an
angle of 10° to 15°. Observe the track width.
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Bring the excavator exactly into line with the ramps and
drive up straight.
Do not turn or steer while driving up the ramps; if necessary, reverse the excavator and drive up
again after realigning it.
DANGER
No person is allowed to stand in the loading area during movement. Risk of bruising.
Take care during swivel operations, the front attachments could thrust against the transport
vehicle. This could damage the transport vehicle and the excavator.
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Turn swivel frame by 180° until the front attachments face the rear of the transport vehicle.
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Recovery, loading and transport