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RD12A/12K Lifting and Transporting

3.3 Tying Down and Transporting the Machine

Requirements

■ Engine shut down

■ Apply the parking brake

Procedure

Perform the procedure below to tie down the machine.

1. Make sure that the transport vehicle is capable of handling the weight and size

of the machine. See Technical Data for dimensions and operating weight.

2. Lock the articulated steering joint (a).

3. Block or chock the drums as shown.

4. Attach steel ropes or chains to each of the two tie down bars (b) or drum

supports (c) on the front and rear of the machine.

5. Attach the other end of the chains to the transport vehicle.

NOTICE

■ Do not position ropes or chains across the machine frame or the articulated

steering joint when tying down the machine. Damage to the machine may occur.

■ Do not completely compress the shock mounts when tying down the machine.

Damage to the shock mounts may occur.

■ Do not leave the machine tied down for extended periods of time (except when

transporting). Damage to the shock mounts may occur.

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