6-6 OM ET18/20/24 us 1.3 * et18_20_24t600.fm66.3 Transporting the machineInformation regarding transportThe swivel unit brake is enabled if:• the control lever base is raised.• the starter is turned to position 0 or the engine is stopped.This secures the upper carriage against rotation.Tying down1. Ensure that the authorized maximum height is not exceeded.2. Secure the machine at the tie-down points.3. Position the boom straight ahead at the center of the machine.4. Lower the boom and the stabilizer blade.5. Firmly fasten the machine on the loading area with tie-down points Awith slings of adequate size (observe the legal regulations).6. Before transporting the machine through heavy rain:close the outlet of the exhaust pipe with a simple cap or suitableadhesive tape.7. Ensure that the operator of the transport vehicle knows the overallheight, width and weight of his transport vehicle (including the machineto transport) before starting machine travel, and the legal transportregulations of the countries where transport is taking place.Fig. 218: Tying down the machineAFig. 219: Tie-down points on either side ofstabilizer bladeAFig. 220: Tie-down points inside the travel gearA
