Cellboost 999-823 manual Pre-Start Inspection and Operation, Lifting Procedures

Pre-Start Inspection and Operation

3.When the machine is positioned on the trailer properly, lower the boom to the trailer deck.

4.Shut the engine off and remove the key.

5.Secure the unit to the transport vehicle with DOT (Department of Transportation) approved chains, binders (Items 1 and 2, Figure 3–6), and DOT guidelines. Make sure to use the appropriate tie-down locations on the machine and trailer.

NOTICE

•Never tow or pull the machine. Damage to the hydraulic motors could result.

•If the machine is totally in-operable, using lifting straps or cables and a machine that can safely lift 3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg), lift the machine and place on a trailer.

WARNING

When transporting the machine, make sure to use DOT approved chains and binders (Items 1 and 2, Figure 3–6) to secure the machine to the “D” rings on the trailer.

NOTICE

It is recommended to secure the machine through the tie downs (Item 3, Figure 3–7)

located on each side of the machine framework.

Lifting Procedures

When it becomes necessary to lift the machine:

1.Start the engine and fully raise the trencher boom, then shut off the engine.

2.Use a lifting device that can safely lift 3,000 lbs (1,361 Kg).

3.Use appropriate lifting chains (Item 1, Figure 3–7) that can safely lift 3,000 lbs (1,361 Kg).

4.Route the chains through the lifting eyes (Item 2, Figure 3–7) located on the sides of the machine.

5.Route another lifting chain (Item 3, Figure 3–7) through the center hole in the boom assembly (Item 4, Figure 3–7).

6.Connect all three lifting chains with the central lifting chain (Item 1, Figure 3–7).

CAUTION

•Lift the machine approximately 12" to make sure that the machine is balanced before completing the lift.

7.Do a short test lift to make sure that the machine is lifted evenly. Adjust the lifting chains (Items 2 and 3, Figure 3–7) as needed to lift the machine evenly.

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