Service Manual

325/328 Excavator
Operation and Maintenance Manual 52
TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR
Procedure
When transporting the machine, observe the rules, motor
vehicle laws, and vehicle limit ordinances. Use a
transportation and towing vehicle of adequate length and
capacity.
Apply the hand brake and block the wheels of the
transportation vehicle.
Align the ramps with the centre of the transportation
vehicle. Secure the ramps to the truck bed and be sure
ramp angle does not exceed 15 degrees.
Use metal loading ramps with a slip resistant surface.
Use ramps that are the correct length and width and can
support the weight of the machine.
The rear of the trailer must be blocked or supported when
loading or unloading the excavator to prevent the front of
the transportation vehicle from rising up.
Determine the direction of the track movement before
moving the machine (blade forwards).
Figure OI-119
Engage the slew lock.
Move the machine forwards onto the transportation
vehicle [Figure OI-119].
Do not change direction of the machine while it is on the
ramps.
Lower the boom, arm, bucket, and blade to the
transportation vehicle.
Stop the engine and remove the key (if equipped).
Put blocks at the front and rear of the tracks.
Figure OI-120
Figure OI-121
Attach chains to the front corners of the blade (Item 1)
[Figure OI-120] and to the tie down loop at the rear of the
track frame (Item 1) [Figure OI-121] to prevent it from
moving when going up or down slopes or during sudden
stops.
Use chain binders to tighten the chains and then safely tie
the chain binder levers to prevent loosening.
WARNING
Adequately designed ramps of sufficient strength are
needed to support the weight of the machine when
loading onto a transportation vehicle. Wooden ramps
can break and cause personal injury.
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