Komatsu — SHIPPING

. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION TRANSPORTATION 2 - 28 The machine can be divided int o parts for transportation, so when transportating the machine, please co ntact your Komatsu distributor to have the LOADING AND UNLOADING machine, mistaken operation may tipping over or falling, so particular s follows. ding on firm, level ground only. the edge of the road or cliff. te strength. Be sure that the ramps gh to provide a safe loading slope. ent the ramps from moving out of lean and free of grease, oil, ice and t from the tire of the machine. On extremely careful since the ramp and travel slowly. When loading or unloading the bring the hazard of the machine care is necessary.

Always do a Perform loading and unloa Maintain a safe distance from Always use ramps of adequa are wide, long, and thick enou Take suitable steps to prev position or coming off. Be sure the ramp surface is c loose materials. Remove dir a rainy day, in particular, be surface is slippery. Run the engine at low speed Never correct your steering o n the ramps. If necessary, drive off the ramps, co rrect the direction, then enter the ramps again. When loading or unloading t grade. o an embankment or platform, make sure that it has suitable width, strength, and For machines equipped with a cab, always lock the door after boarding the ma chine.

If this is not done , the door may suddenly open during tr ansportation. N (PAGE 3-146)". Refer to "TRANSPORTATIO SHIPPING a trailer, do as follows. When shipping the machine on The weight, transportation h eight, and overall length of the machine differ acc ording to the work equi pment, so be sure to confirm the dimen sions. When passing over bridges o r structures on private land, check first that the stru cture is strong enough t o support the weight of the machine. W hen traveling on public roads, check first with the re levant authorities and fo llow their instructions. e lock bar to prevent the machine from articulating.

ocedure, see "TRANSPORTATION (PAGE 3-146)" in the OPERATION section. Lock the frame with the fram e lock bar to prevent the machine from articulatin For details of the shipping pr ocedure, see "TRANSPORTATION (PAGE 3-14