. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION TRANSPORTATION Komatsu distributor to have the work carried out. 2 - 28 The machine can be divided into parts for transpor tation, so when transportating the machine, please co ntact your LOADING AND UNLOADING operation may g, so particular l ground only. ad or cliff. that the ramps e loading slope. moving out of ase, oil, ice and ks. On a rainy ramp surface is When loading or unloading the machine, mistaken bring the hazard of the machine tipping over or fallin care is necessary. Always do as follows. Perform loading and unloading on firm, leve Maintain a safe distance from the edge of the ro Always use ramps of adequate strength.
Be sure are wide, long, and thick enough to provide a saf Take suitable steps to prevent the ramps from position or coming off. Be sure the ramp surface is clean and free of gre loose materials. Remove dirt from machine-trac day, in particular, be extremely careful since the slippery. Run the engine at low speed and travel slowly. Never correct your steering on the ramps. If nec essary, drive off the ramps, correct the direction, then enter the ramps again. When loading or unloading to an embankment grade. or platform, make sure that it has suitable width, strength, and For machines equipped with a cab, always lock the door after boarding the machine.
If this is not done , the door may suddenly open during transportation. Refer to "TRANSPORTATION (PAGE 3-113)". SHIPPING ws. When shipping the machine on a trailer, do as follo The weight, transportation height, and overall le ngth of the machine differ according to the work equi pment, so be sure to confirm the dimensions. When passing over bridges or structures on priva te land, check first that the structure is strong enough t o support the weight of the machine. When traveling on pub lic roads, check first with the relevant authorities and fo llow their instructions. e machine from articulating. NSPORTATION (PAGE 3-113)" in the OPERATION section.
Lock the frame with the safety bar to prevent th For details of the shipping procedure, see "TRA NSPORTATION (PAGE 3-113)" in the OPERATION