Komatsu — Securing The Dump Body

OM2044 Safety - Section 20 Page 20-13 Warning Tag Never start the engine or operate the controls while a person is performing maintenance. Serious injury or death may result. Securing The Dump Body Any time personnel are required to perform main- tenance on the vehicle with the dump body in the raised position, the body-up retention cable MUST be installed. Always attach a warning tag to the control lever in the operator's cab to alert others that you are working on the machine. Attach additional warning tags around the machine, if necessary. These tags are available from your Komatsu distributor. Part No. 09963-03000 Proper Tools Use only tools suited to the task.

Using damaged, low quality, faulty, or makeshift tools can cause personal injury. Extra precaution must be used when grinding, welding, and using a sledge-hammer. 1. To hold the dump body in the up position, raise the body to it's maximum height. 2. Remove cable (3) from its stored position on the body, and install between rear body ear (1) and axle housing ear (4). 3. Secure the cable clevis pins with cotter pins. 4. Return the cable to stored position (2) after maintenance is complete.