Towing and transporting
6.2 Transporting
Load and transport the loader only according to
DOT safety regulations.
Only experienced, trained specialized personnel may load and transport the loader.
Articulation frame lock
Personal injury hazard. Install the articulation frame lock slowly and carefully to reduce the risk of injury.
The articulation frame lock is stored on the front frame of the wheel loader as illustrated in Fig. 57. It is secured by two pins which are retained by spring pins. To install the articulation frame lock, remove the spring pin from the front locking pin, pivot the articulation frame lock down, and fit over the rear locking pin. Secure with spring pin.
An articulation frame lock is provided as illustrated in Fig. 57 for preventing unintended frame articulation during transport.
After securely tying the wheel loader to the platform of the transport vehicle with OSHA or DOT rated devices for the wheel loader mass, install the articulation joint lock as shown in Fig. 57.
Reverse the procedure at the point the wheel loader is to be unloaded from the transport.
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Fig. 57
Articulation frame lock
Articulation frame lock storage position
Articulation frame lock installed
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Towing and transporting
Loading on a transport vehicle
Clean the wheel loader to reduce the hazard of dirt and debris falling from the machine during transport.
Clean the wheel loader tires, loading ramp and transport vehicle load deck to reduce the slipping hazard during loading.
Use a transport vehicle rated to carry the mass of the wheel loader and attachments.
Confirm that the transport vehicle is serviceable for the transport task.
Move the loader slowly and follow directions from people assisting with loading and alignment on the transport vehicle.
Install the frame articulation lock.
Secure the wheel loader to the transport per the instructions in Section 9 »Securing the Loader« on page 139.
Loading with crane
WARNING
Possibility of equipment damage or personal injury from improper lifting.
► Confirm that the lifting device has adequate lifting capacity and reach to perform the lifting operation.
► Confirm that the lifting devices (slings, cables or chains) are OSHA rated for the wheel loader and attachment mass.
► Confirm that the lifting devices are in service
able condition according to the rating.
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Install the frame articulation lock.
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After completing the lift and correctly positioning the wheel loader on the transport, secure the loader using instructions in Section 9 »Securing the Loader« on page 139.
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Use the attachment points (Fig. 59) that are marked with labels (Fig. 58) indicating the lifting points. Rotate the eyelets on the rear attachment points by loosening the mounting screws. Retighten the mounting screws after rotating the eyelets into lifting position.
Fig. 58
Attachment point label
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Fig. 59
Attachment points front rear
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Towing and transporting
Independent driving onto the transport device
Clean the wheel loader to reduce the hazard of dirt and debris falling from the machine during transport.
Clean the wheel loader tires, loading ramp and transport vehicle load deck to reduce the slipping hazard during loading.
Use a transport vehicle rated to carry the mass of the wheel loader and attachments.
Confirm that the transport vehicle is serviceable for the transport task.
Move the loader slowly and follow directions from people assisting with loading and alignment on the transport vehicle.
Install the frame articulation lock.
Secure the wheel loader to the transport per the instructions in Section 9 »Securing the Loader« on page 139.
Loader Tie-Down
NOTICE
Failure to securely bind the loader to the transport can cause the loader to shift. This can lead to instability in the behavior of the transport or the wheel loader being lost from the transport.
Confirm that the articulation frame lock is correctly installed.
Use wheel chocks to prevent the loader from slipping or rolling away.
Tie down the loader only to the special attachment points as depicted in Fig. 62.
Use tie down devices with OSHA or DOT ratings for the mass of the wheel loader and attachment.
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Use the attachment points (Fig. 61) marked with labels
(Fig. 60) to tie down the loader.
Fig. 60
Tie down point label
Towing and transporting
Fig. 61
Tie down points front rear
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Fig. 62 Tying down the loader
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