. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION LOADING AND UNLOADING When loading or unloading the machine, mistaken operation may bring the hazard of the machine tipping over or falling, so particular care is necessary. Always do as follows. Perform loading and unloading on firm, level ground only. Maintain a safe distance from the edge of the road or cliff. Always use ramps of adequate strength. Be sure that the ramps are wide, long, and thick enough to provide a safe loading slope. Take suitable steps to prevent the ramps from moving out of position or coming off. Be sure the ramp surface is clean and free of grease, oil, ice and loose materials. Remove dirt from the tire of the machine.
On a rainy day, in particular, be extremely careful since the ramp surface is slippery. Run the engine at low idling and drive the machine slowly at low speed. Never correct your steering on the ramps. If necessary, drive off the ramps, correct the direction, then enter the ramps again. When loading or unloading to an embankment or platform, make sure that it has suitable width, strength, and grade. For machines equipped with a cab, always lock the door after boarding the machine. If this is not done, the door may suddenly open during transportation. Refer to "TRANSPORTATION (PAGE 3-148)". (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Blocks Ramp Width of ramps: Same width as tiers Angle of ramps: Max.
15 ° Block 2 - 33 TRANSPORTATION When the machin e is transportation. Always d o as f ollows. Always c hec k th e ma chine dimensi y.
weight, tr ansportation height, and o verall length may d iffer Check b eforehand th at all bridges and other s tructures ransportation withstan d the combin ed weight of th e transporte r and the machine being tr ansported The machine can be d ivided into part s for transportatio n, so whe n transporti ng the machine, ple ase contact your Komatsu distributor to have the wor k carried out Loc k the frame w ith t he frame lock b ar to preven t the machine f rom articula Fit c hain s to the front frame and the rear frame t o hold the machine secure ly in positi For detai ls of the procedure for tran sporting the machine, see " TRANSPORTATION (PAGE 3 -148)".