. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION TRANSPORTATION This machine must be disassembled for transportation. When transporting the machine, please consult your Komatsu distributor. 2 - 31 LOADING AND UNLOADING g the machine, mistaken operation may chine tipping over or falling, so particular s do as follows. unloading on firm, level ground only. e from the edge of the road or cliff. dequate strength. Be sure that the ramps k enough to provide a safe loading slope. prevent the ramps from moving out of ce is clean and free of grease, oil, ice and ve dirt from machine-tracks. On a rainy tremely careful since the ramp surface is idling and operate slowly at low speed. speed and travel slowly.
When loading or unloadin bring the hazard of the ma care is necessary. Alway Perform loading and Maintain a safe distanc e from the edge of the Always use ramps of a are wide, long, and thic Take suitable steps to position or coming off. Be sure the ramp surfa loose materials. Remo day, in particular, be ex slippery. Run the engine at low Run the engine at low Never correct your ste ering on the ramps. If necessary, drive off the ram ps, correct the direction, then enter the ramps again. When loading or unloa grade. ding to an embankment or platform, make sure that it has suitable width, strength, and For machines equippe d with a cab, always lock the door after boarding th e machine.
If this is not done , the door may suddenly open du ring transportation. TATION (PAGE 3-148)". Refer to "TRANSPOR SHIPPING ne on a trailer, do as follows. When shipping the machi The weight, transporta tion height, and overall length of the machine diffe r according to the work equi pment, so be sure to confirm the dimensions. When passing over bri dges or structures on private land, check first that th e structure is strong enough t o support the weight of the machi ne. When traveling on public roads, check first with the relevant authorities and fo llow their instructions. ing procedure, see "TRANSPORTATION (PAGE 3-148)" in the OPERATION section.
For details of the shipp ing procedure, see "TRANSPORTATION (PAGE 3-148)" in the OPERATION