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Operation Section
Transportation Information
Transportation Information
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Shipping t he Machine
SMCS Code: 7000; 7500
Investigate the travel route for overpass clearances.
Make sure that there is adequate clearance for the
machine that is being transported. This is especially
true for machines that are equipped with a cab, or a
canopy.
Remove ice, snow, or other slippery material from the
loading 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 weight,
width and length of a load.
Remove the starting aid (ether) cylinder, if equipped.
Make sure the cooling system has proper antifreeze if
moving machine to a colder climate.
Observe all regulations governing wide loads.
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Illustration 106
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. Engage the parking brake switch.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Turn the start s
witch key to the OFF position. Lock
the parking brake switch. Remove the key.
6. Turn the batte
ry 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 block
the tracks in the front and in the rear.
Consult you
r Caterpillar dealer for shipping
instructions for your machine.
Calculating the Mass of the
Machine
Usethefollowingtabletocalculatethemassof
your Cate
rpillar machine. Start with the mass of the
machinethatisinthefirst row. Add the additional
weight of the various attachments and work tools that
are consi
stent with your machine.