. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION When loading or unloading the machine, mistaken operation may bring the hazard of the machine tipping over or falling, so particular 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 and thick enough to provide a safe loading steps to prevent the ramps from moving 2 - 31 TRANSPORTAT The machine can b e divided into parts for transportation, so when transportating the machine, please contact your Komatsu distributor LOADING AND UNL When loading or un bring the hazard of t care is necessary.
Perform loading Maintain a safe d Always use ramp are wide, long, slope. Take suit out of position or Be sure the ra mp surface is clean and free of grease, oil, ice and loo se materials. Remove dirt from ramp surface is slippery. when loading or unloading. machine-tracks. On a rainy day, in particular, be extremely careful since the Run the engine a t low idle, set to low speed, and operate the machine slowly Never correct yo ur steering on the ramps. If necessary, drive off the ramps, c orrect the direction, then enter the ramps again. ne is still on the ramps, do not attempt to operate the machine other than travel it forward or While the machi backward.
The center of gra vity of the machine will change suddenly at the joint between the ramps and the track or trailer, and there is dan ger of the machine losing its balance. Travel slowly over this point. When loading or unloading to an embankment or platform, make sure that it has suitable width, strength, and grade. After the loading, fasten the machine securely with a wire rope and wooden bl ocks to prevent the machine from moving. SHIPPING machine on a trailer, do as follows. When shipping the The weight, tran sportation height, and overall length of the machine differ ac cording to the work equipment, so be sure to confir m the dimensions.
When passing ov er bridges or structures on private land, check first that the str ucture is strong enough to support the weight of the machine. When traveling on public roads, check first with the relevant authorities and follow . shipping procedure, see "TRANSPORTATION (PAGE 3-122)" in the OPERATION section. their instructions For details of the shipping procedure, see "TRANSPORTATION (PAGE 3-12