OPERATION TRANSPORTATION LIFTING MACHINE 0. Never raise the machine with any worker on it. Always make sure that the cable 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 a hazard that the machine may lose its balance. Never lift the machine with the upper structure swung to the side. Swing the work equipment so that it is at the sprocket end and set the undercarriage and upper structure parallel before lifting. When lifting, keep the machine horizontal. Never go under the machine when it is raised.
NOTICE For the details on the machine weight, see the section of "SPECIFICATIONS ( 5-2 )". The lifting procedure applies to machines with standard specifications. The method of lifting differs according to the attachments and options actually installed. In such cases, please contact your Komatsu distributor for information. When lifting the machine, carry out the operation on flat ground as follows. 1. Start the engine, then swing the upper structure so that the work equipment is at sprocket (1) end with the track frame and upper structure set parallel. 2.
If the boom is offset to either side of right and left, use the offset pedal to make the boom straight and then move the pedal lock to the LOCK position. 3. Extend the bucket cylinder and arm cylinder fully, then lower the work equipment to the ground as shown in the diagram on the right using the boom cylinder. 4. Lower the blade to the ground. 5. Operate the safety lock lever to the LOCK position. 3-89 WARNING