13. TRANSPORTATION 13.2 PRECAUTIONS FOR LOADING After loading to the specified position, secure the machine as follows. 1. Lower the blade slowly. 2. Lock all the control levers securely with the safety lever. 3. Set the parking lever to the LOCK position. 4. Move the fuel control lever to the low idling position and turn the starting switch key to the OFF position to stop the engine. Remove the key. 5. Lock the cab door, left and right engine side covers, and the battery inspection cover. 6. Put blocks under the front and rear of both tracks and secure the machine in position with chains or wire rope of appropriate strength to prevent the machine from moving during transpor- tation.
Be particularly careful to tie the machine down securely so that it does not slip to the side. 13.3 METHOD OF LIFTING MACHINE ¤ WARNING Never raise the machine with any worker on it. Always make sure that the wire rope used for lifting the machine is of ample strength for the weight of the machine. Never try to lift the machine in any posture other than the posture given in the procedure below. There is danger that the machine may lose its balance. When lifting the chassis, pay attention to the center of gravity and be careful to maintain the balance. When lifting the machine, carry out the operation as follows on flat ground. 1.
Stop the engine and be sure to set the parking lever to the LOCK position. 2. Set the lifting position for the machine as shown in the diagram on the right. NOTICE This description of the method for lifting the chassis applies to standard specification machines. Depending on the attachments and options installed, the method of lifting will differ. In such cases, please contact your Komatsu distributor for advice. For details of the weight, see “25. SPECIFICATIONS”. 2-76