Loading And Unloading - Kubota XN12-8 Operation Manual

Transportation

Loading and Unloading

Loading and Unloading
The machine will probably roll over or fall
off during unloading. Ensure to take the
following safety measures:
● Select a solid and level ground and keep
a sufficient spacing from the road curb.
● Fix the ramps of sufficient strength and
dimensions to the cargo body of truck.
The inclination of the ramps shall not
e x c e e d 1 5 ° . I f t h e r a m p s d e f l e c t
downward excessively, please support
the ramps by supports or cushion blocks.
● Do not load or unload the machine by
w o r k i n g d e v i c e . O t h e r w i s e , i t w i l l
probably result in rollover or falloff of
machine.
● K e e p t h e t r u c k c a r g o b o d y a n d t h e
ramps clean without oil, sand, ice/snow,
or other impurity, in order to prevent
t h e s i d e s l i p o f m a c h i n e . C l e a n t h e
tracks.
● Block the wheels of transport truck by
wedges to prevent movement.
● While loading or unloading the machine,
drive the machine slowly in 1
speed) as per the signals of the signaler.
● Do not change direction on ramps.
Warning
gear (low
st
● Do not slew/swing on ramps. Otherwise
the machine will probably roll over.
● Slewing/swinging the machine on the
cargo body of truck will probably result
in unstable legs of machine. Therefore,
operate slowly.
● If possible, lock the cab doors after
loading. Otherwise the cab doors will
probably open during the transport.
● Plug securely the tracks by wedges and
then fix the machine to the truck cargo
body securely by ropes or chains.
During the loading or unloading of machine,
please ensure to use ramps or platform and
abide by following procedures.
Fix to suspension
parts
Ramp
Distance
between
1. Securely apply the parking device of
transport truck and block the wheels by
wedges.
2. Place the ramps securely onto the truck
cargo body. The inclination of the ramps
shall not exceed 15°.
4-2
Stop block
15°or less