Recovery; Hoisting The Excavator With A Crane - Kubota KX015-4 Operating Instructions Manual

Recovery, loading and transport

Recovery

Adhere to the safety rules (page 13) and the safety
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rules for recovery (page 29).
A recovery is only allowed over a short distance and at
walking speed (0.5 m/s ~ 1.0 m/s).
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the attachment point (1) on
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the excavator and to the towing vehicle.
If the attachment point of the excavator is not accessible, a tow rope can also be fastened around the centre
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of the dozer.
During the recovery procedure, the operator must be seated on the operator's place.
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Drive slowly with the towing vehicle to avoid abrupt loads.
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Hoisting the excavator with a crane

Adhere to the safety rules (page 13) and the safety
STOP
rules for hoisting the excavator with a crane (page 29).
Bring the excavator to the lifting position (see figure) on level
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ground.
Lift the dozer until the dozer cylinders are fully retracted. Also
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see the "Operating the controls during excavation work" sec-
tion) (page 78).
Bring the boom in line with the longitudinal axis of the swivel frame.
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Bucket cylinders and arm cylinders, respectively, must be extended up to the stop position.
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Boom cylinders must be extended up to the stop position.
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Swivel the swivel frame so that the dozer is located at the rear.
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Close and lock the door and covers.
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The excavator may only be lifted at the points provided. Do not attach the lifting gear to any other
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eyes or areas as this can lead to substantial damage.
1
Lifting position
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