. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION TRANSPORTATION This machine must be disassembled for transportation. When transporting the machine, please consult your Komatsu distributor. 2 - 24 SHIPPING machine, mistaken operation may ipping over or falling, so particular follows. ing on firm, level ground only. the edge of the road or cliff. e strength. Be sure that the ramps gh to provide a safe loading slope. nt the ramps from moving out of ean and free of grease, oil, ice and from machine-tracks. On a rainy y careful since the ramp surface is drive the machine at low speed, and operate slowly. When loading or unloading the bring the hazard of the machine t care is necessary.
Always do as Perform loading and unload Maintain a safe distance from Always use ramps of adequat are wide, long, and thick enou Take suitable steps to preve position or coming off. Be sure the ramp surface is cl loose materials. Remove dirt day, in particular, be extremel slippery. Run the engine at low speed, drive the machine at low speed, and operate sl Never correct your steering o n the ramps. If necessary, drive off the ramps, c orrect the direction, then enter the ramps again. When loading or unloading to grade. an embankment or platform, make sure that it has suitable width, strength, and After loading the machine, alw ays lock the door.
There is danger that the doo r may open during trans portation. For details, see Section "TRA NSPORTATION (PAGE 3-111)". LOADING AND UNLOADING a trailer, do as follows. When shipping the machine on The weight, transportation hei ght, and overall length of the machine differ accor ding to the attachment, s o be sure to confirm the dimensions. When passing over bridges or structures on private land, check first that the str ucture is strong enough t o support the weight of the machine. Wh en traveling on public roads, check first with the r elevant authorities and f ollow their instructions. revent the machine from articulating.
Lock the articulation lock to p For details of the transportati on procedure, see Section "TRANSPORTATION (PAGE 3-111)" in the Operation Section.