13. TRANSPORTATION 13.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION Before lifting the machine, place the machine on a flat horizontal surface and follow the procedure shown below. 1) Set the machine to the position shown in the figure on the right by fully extending all cylinders. (Boom at its highest point, arm and bucket fully retracted). 2) Set the safety lock lever in the lock position. 3) Switch the engine off and confirm any loose objects are placed in the storage compartment behind the operators seat. 4) Make sure the front windshield is closed and securely locked. 5) Get out of the machine, close the cab door and lock it.
6) Close and lock, left and right hand machine cab doors, battery compartment and engine hood. 7) Attach the correct strength lifting shackles to the lifting hooks on the Boom and Counterweight. PC450-ENG 8) Hang the wire rope. NOTE: The wire rope lenght(s) and angles must be as shown in the figure on the right. 2-83 WARNING • Determine the route for transporting the machine by taking into account the width, height and weight of the machine. • Always check that the door on the cab is closed and locked before transporting the machine. WARNING Obey all state and local laws governing the weight, width and length of a load. Observe all regulations governing wide loads.
13.4 LIFTING THE MACHINE How to lift a machine Personnel who perform lifting using a crane must be qualified. PRECAUTION Contact your distributor to get an instruction of lifting a machine. Some parts are required and available as optional parts. WARNING • Do not lift a machine with personnel in it. • The rope used for lifting must have sufficient strength to with- stand the weight of this machine. • The machine must not be in a position other than that shown in the following procedure when lifting a vehicle. Otherwise, the machine may be unbalanced.