{"id":4164,"date":"2026-05-04T14:59:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T14:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betongtransporter.se\/2026\/05\/04\/self-check-the-hydraulic-arms-must-always-be-fully-lowered-when-the-machine-is-shut-down\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T14:59:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T14:59:32","slug":"self-check-the-hydraulic-arms-must-always-be-fully-lowered-when-the-machine-is-shut-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betongtransporter.se\/en\/2026\/05\/04\/self-check-the-hydraulic-arms-must-always-be-fully-lowered-when-the-machine-is-shut-down\/","title":{"rendered":"SELF-CHECK: The hydraulic arms must ALWAYS be FULLY lowered when the machine is shut down"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It is critical that the hydraulic arms are FULLY lowered when unloading a load from the crossbar.<\/p>\n<p>This is because, despite the clearance between the hydraulic arm and the gate (see top image), the trailer and\/or flatbed may wobble when parked. 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