Transport; Loading And Unloading The Machine - IHI IC75 Operation Manual

TRANSPORT

Observe the loading and unloading methods and the
anchoring method for transportation as well as the laws
and regulations concerned when transporting the machine.

Loading and unloading the machine

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Move the machine forward when loading. Move
it back when unloading.
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Be sure to select the low speed mode with the
travel speed select switch to reduce the engine
speed before loading or unloading.
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Be sure to use loading ramps or loading tables
for loading or unloading.
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Use loading ramps of adequate width, length
and thickness that allow safe loading and
unloading.
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Carry out loading or unloading on a flat and
solid ground.
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Remove dirt and soil from the crawlers to
prevent slippage. Remove grease, oil, water
and other adherent matters from the lading
ramps.
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Never make a turn on the loading ramps to
avoid turnover. To make a turn, return to the
load carrying platform or road.
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Warm up the machine sufficiently before load or
unload it in cold weather.
1. Apply the trailer brake firmly. Fix the trailer wheels with
blocks to prevent them from moving.
2. Adjust the center line of the machine to the center line
of the trailer. Adjust the loading ramp interval to the
crawler width.
3. Maintain the slope of loading ramps within 15 degrees.
4. Drive the machine slowly at low speed.
5. Maintain the machine balance point while traveling
over the loading ramp joint areas.
6. Load the machine properly at the specified position on
the trailer.
IC75 ENG
OPERATION
WARNING
3-17
Blocks Max. 15 Loading ramp
degrees