Transporting The Machine; General; Loading The Machine Onto The Transporting Vehicle/Trailer - jcb JS300 Service Manual

General

WARNING The safe transit of the load is the responsibility of the transport contractor and driver. Any
machine, attachments or parts that may move during transit must be adequately secured.
WARNING Make sure that the ramp incline does not exceed the machine's operational limits.
CAUTION Before moving the machine onto the trailer, make sure that the trailer and ramp are free from
oil, grease and ice. Remove oil, grease and ice from the machine tracks. Make sure the machine will not
foul on the ramp angle.
Check the condition of the transport vehicle before the machine is loaded on to its trailer.
Make sure that the transport trailer is suitable for the dimensions and weight of your machine.
Data > Static Dimensions (Page 231).
The bed of the trailer should have a wood surface to aid stability.
Before transporting the machine make sure you will be obeying the local rules and laws regarding machine
transportation of all the areas that the machine will be carried through.

Loading the Machine onto the Transporting Vehicle/Trailer

CAUTION The machine must be securely tied down to the transport vehicle to prevent lateral movement,
fore-and-aft movement, and slewing of the superstructure. Failure to do so could cause injury to yourself
or others.
1. Stop the transport vehicle on solid, level ground.
2. Apply the park brakes.
3. Lower any stability jacks.
4. Put blocks at the front and rear of the wheels on the transport trailer.
5. Make sure the ramps are in their correct positions and angle, then secure them. The ramps should not be
at more than the specified angle:
Angle: 15°
A Angle of the ramp
6. Before the machine is driven on to the transport trailer, make sure that the machine will not catch on the
ramp/trailer angle. Refer to Figure 174.
7. Start the machine.
Refer to: Operation > Starting the Engine (Page 52).
8. Slew the cab to make sure the excavating equipment is in a position where it will not interfere with your
view of the ramp and the transport trailer.
Refer to: Operation > Operating Levers/Pedals (Page 96).
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Transporting the Machine

Figure 174.
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Operation
Transporting the Machine
Refer to: Technical
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