. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION TRANSPORTATION 2 - 28 The machine can be divid ed into parts for transportation, so when transpor tating the machine, please co ntact your Komatsu distributor to ha LOADING AND UNLOADING g the machine, mistaken operation may chine tipping over or falling, so particular s do as follows. unloading on firm, level ground only. e from the edge of the road or cliff. equate strength. Be sure that the ramps k enough to provide a safe loading slope. prevent the ramps from moving out of ce is clean and free of grease, oil, ice and ve dirt from machine-tracks. On a rainy tremely careful since the ramp surface is speed and travel slowly.
When loading or unloadin bring the hazard of the ma care is necessary. Alway Perform loading and Maintain a safe distanc Always use ramps of ad are wide, long, and thic Take suitable steps to position or coming off. Be sure the ramp surfa loose materials. Remo day, in particular, be ex slippery. Run the engine at low Never correct your stee ring on the ramps. If necessary, drive off the ram ps, correct the direction, then enter the ramps again. When loading or unloa grade. ding to an embankment or platform, make sure that it has suitable width, strength, and For machines equippe d with a cab, always lock the door after boarding t he machine.
If this is not done , the door may suddenly open du ring transportation. ATION (PAGE 3-143)". Refer to "TRANSPORT SHIPPING ne on a trailer, do as follows. When shipping the machi The weight, transportat ion height, and overall length of the machine diff er according to the work equi pment, so be sure to confirm the dimensions. When passing over brid ges or structures on private land, check first that t he structure is strong enough t o support the weight of the machi ne. When traveling on public roads, check first with the relevant authorities and fo llow their instructions. frame lock bar to prevent the machine from articulating.
ing procedure, see "TRANSPORTATION (PAGE 3-143)" in the OPERATION section. Lock the frame with the frame lock bar to prevent the machine from artic For details of the shipp ing procedure, see "TRANSPORTATION (PAGE