TRACTOR EVACUATION AND RECOVERY

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OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED

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TRACTOR EVACUATION AND RECOVERY

NOTE

If tractor becomes inoperative during a work cycle, the following procedure will allow bulldozer blade and

ripper to be raised to allow tractor evacuation and recovery.

Raise Bulldozer Blade to Transport Height.

Ensure tractor is secure against movement, with transmission in neutral (N), safety lock lever ON, and brake lock

lever engaged. Shut down engine.

Move blade control lever to FLOAT.

Install shackle to lift point on each side of blade.

ATTACH SHACKLE ON

EACH END OF BLADE

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WARNING

All personnel must stand clear when bulldozer blade is being lifted. Failure to do so could result in injury or

death in the event lifting device slips or fails.

Attach any suitable lifting device (lift truck, crane, winch, etc.) to shackles and raise blade to sufficient height to

allow blade to clear ramp of trailer used to transport tractor.

Move blade control lever to HOLD.

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