TRANSPORTING6-2Loading/UnloadingWARNING: • Always turn the auto-idle/acceleration switch OFF and the power mode switch OFF when loading or unloading the machine, to avoid unexpected speed increase due to unintentional operation of a control lever.• Always select the slow speed mode with the travel mode switch. In the fast speed mode, travel speed may automatically increase.• NEVER steer while driving up or down a ramp as it is extremely dangerous. If repositioning is nec-essary, first move back to the ground or flatbed, modify traveling direction, and begin to drive again.• The top end of the ramp where it meets the flatbed is a sudden bump. Take care when traveling over it.• Prevent possible injury from machine tipping while the upperstructure is rotating. Keep the arm tucked under and rotate the upperstructure slowly for best stability.Loading1. The machine direction should be as follows: With the front attachment: Travel forward with the front attachment at the front. Without the front attachment: Travel in reverse, as illus-trated.2. The centerline of the machine should be over the center-line of the trailer.3. Drive the machine onto the ramp slowly.With the front attachment:• Position the bucket with its flat surface resting on the trailer. Angle of the arm to boom should be 90 to 110°.• Rest the bucket on the trailer just before the machine begins to tip forward onto the trailer. Slowly travel for-ward until the tracks are firmly on the trailer.• Slightly raise the bucket. Keeping the arm tucked under, slowly rotate the upperstructure 180°.• Lower the bucket onto blocks.M107-06-021M107-06-018M107-06-013Less than 15 ̊