ADAPTER-STRAP 9W2455 - Caterpillar

Obey all state and local laws governing the weight, width and length of a load.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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Chock the trailer or rail car wheels before you load the machine. (The trailer is shown.)
Put the machine in the transport position and load the machine.
Move the transmission direction control lever to NEUTRAL. Engage the transmission neutral lock.
Engage the parking brake.
Turn the engine start switch key to OFF in order to stop the engine. Remove the engine start switch key.
Place the boom swing lock pin in the LOCKED position.
Engage the boom lock switch (if equipped) in order to prevent the boom from moving.
Move all of the hydraulic control levers in order to relieve any trapped pressure.
Lock the doors and the access covers and attach any vandalism protection.
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Sideshift
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Less Backhoe
Release the boom lock lever and lower the backhoe bucket to the floor of the trailer or railcar. Secure the machine with tie-downs when you are transporting the machine on a rail car or on the tractor-trailer. Secure the bucket to the floor of the trailer or railcar in order to prevent the bucket from moving.
Cover the exhaust opening. The turbocharger (if equipped) should not rotate when the engine is not operating. Damage to the turbocharger can result.