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Operation Section (D6T LGP (OEM)) WEBM1000
Transportation Information
Transportation Information
Shipping the Machine
Investigate the travel route for overpass clearances.
Make sure that there is adequate clearance for the
machine that is being transported. This proceeding
is especially true for machines that are equipped
with a ROPS/FOPS structure, a cab, or a canopy.
Remove ice, snow, or other slippery material from
the
loadin
g dock and from the truck bed before
loading. Removing ice, snow, or other slippery
material will prevent the machine from slipping as
you load the machine. Removing ice, snow, or other
slippery material will prevent the machine from
slipping in transit.
NOTICE
Obey all state and local laws governing the mass,
width and len
gth of a load.
Observe all regulations governing wide loads.
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Illustration 140
1. Place blocks under the trailer wheels or under
the rail car wheels before loading, as shown.
2. Lower all attachments to the floor of the transport
machine.
Move the transmission control lever to
the NEUTRAL position.
3. En
gage the parking brake switch.
4. Stop the engine by turning the engine start
switch ke
y to the OFF position. Remove the key.
5. Engage the parking brake switch in order to lock
the par
king brake.
6. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF
position. Remove the key
.
7. Lock the door and lock the access covers.
Attach
any vandalism protection.
8. Install the tie-downs
at several locations and
blo
ck the tracks in the front and in the rear.
9. Cover the opening for the engine exhaust.
Rotati
on of the turbocharger without engine
operation can result in damage to the
turbocharger.
Consult your Cat dealer for shipping instructions for
yo
ur ma
chine.
Lifting and Tying Down the
Machine
Improper lifting and improper tie-downs can
allow the load to shift or fail and cause injury or
damage. Use only properly rated cables and
slings with lift and tie down points provided.
Follow the instructions in Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “Lifting and Tying Down
the Machine” for the proper technique for
securing the machine. Refer to Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “Specifications” for
specific weight information.
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Illustration 141
An image of a Track-Type Tractor with an attached ripper is shown
for example only.
NOTICE
Improper lifting or tiedowns can allow load to shift
and can cause injury and damage.