Use and Care Manual
16
Lifting and Transporting
Locking and Unlocking the Articulated Joint
Description
A lockarm located below the articulated joint is provided to fasten the front and rear halves
of the roller together. Once secured, the lockarm prevents the two halves from swinging
together.
WARNING
Pinching / crushing hazards.
Always install the lockarm before you lift the machine, transport the
machine, or perform maintenance near the center of the machine.
Locking
Move the lockarm (a) to the LOCKED position (1). Fasten the lockarm in place with the
retaining pin (b).
Unlocking
Remove the retaining pin and move the lockarm to the UNLOCKED position (2) before you
operate the machine. Re-insert the retaining pin in the lockarm.
NOTICE: Attempting to steer the machine with the lockarm in the locked
position may damage the steering cylinder and locking mechanism.