jcb JS300 Service Manual page 213

9. Lift the bucket/attachment.
Refer to: Operation > Operating Levers/Pedals > Excavator Arm Controls (Page 96).
WARNING! The machine must be clean and free of any debris and the contact surfaces must be clean,
undamaged, without frost, ice or snow covered. If this is not the case then special precautions may be taken
to increase the friction contact with the loading surface through the addition of certified anti-slip matting.
10. Slowly and carefully drive the machine onto the transport trailer. Be careful when the machine leaves the
ramp and goes onto the transport trailer, because its centre of gravity will move suddenly.
Refer to: Operation > Drive Controls (Page 61).
11. When the machine is safely in position, slew the cab to face forwards.
12. Engage the slew lock.
Refer to: About the Product > Console Switches > Slew Lock (Page 17).
13. Put the boom, dipper and bucket in the positions shown. Refer to Figure 175.
A Dipper arm securing method
14. Put suitable wooden blocks on the transport trailer at the front of the machine.
15. Crowd the bucket/attachment and move in the dipper.
16. Lower the boom until the dipper rests on the wooden blocks. Be careful, if you do not crowd the bucket/
attachment the cab could be damaged when the dipper is moved in.
17. Do not transport the machine with any of the rams fully extended. A fully extended ram could be damaged
because of road shocks.
18. Isolate the controls.
Refer to: Operation > Locks > Control Lock (Page 59).
19. Check that the overall height of the load is within the regulations. Adjust if necessary.
20. Stop the engine.
21. Secure the cab.
22. Put the cover on the exhaust stack.
WARNING! Chain lashings for the machine should be rated to the minimum capacity shown.
23. Attach chains at four positions (two each side) to secure the machine to the transport trailer, as shown.
Make sure the chains are strong enough for the purpose. Cross the chains.Refer to Table 7.
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Figure 175.
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