TRANSPORTATION 3.4.3 LIFTING MACHINE The operator carrying out the lifting operation using a crane must be a properly qualified crane operator. Never raise the machine with any worker on it. Always make sure that the wire rope is of ample strength for the weight of this machine. Never lift the machine with the upper structure swing to the side. Always set the upper structure parallel to the undercarriage before lifting. When lifting, keep the machine horizontal. Never go under the machine when it is raised. Never try to lift the machine in any posture other than the posture given in the procedure below or using lifting equipment other than in the procedure below.
There is a hazard that the machine may lose its balance. It is prohibited to use the 4 hooks on the top of the cab to lift the machine. This will damage the cab. It is prohibited to use the transportation holes in the track frame to lift the machine. This will damage the track frame. IMPORTANT For the details on the machine weight, see the section of "5.1 SPECIFICATIONS". The lifting procedure applies to machines with standard specifications. The method of lifting differs according to the attachmen- ts and options actually installed. In such cases, please contact your Komatsu Dealer 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. Raise the blade fully. 3. Extend the bucket cylinder, arm cylinder, and boom cylin- der fully. 4. When the boom swing has been operated to the left or right, operate the boom swing pedal to set the boom par- allel to the track frame, then set the pedal lock to the LOCK position. 140 WARNING CAUTION