Transporting the Machine SAFETY When the machine is transported on a trailer, there is danger of serious personal injury or death during transportation. Always respect the following precautions when transporting the machine: Always check the machine dimensions carefully. Depending on the work equipment installed, the machine weight, transportation height, and overall length may differ. Check beforehand that all bridges and other structures on the transportation route are strong enough to withstand the combined weight of the transporter and the machine being transported. The machine can be divided into parts for transportation.
When transporting the machine, contact your Komatsu distributor to have the work carried out. Lock the frame with the frame lock bar to prevent the machine from articulating. Fit chains to the front frame and the rear frame to hold the machine securely in position. For details about transporting the machine, see “TRANSPORTATION” on page 2-157. Loading and Unloading Always respect the following precautions when loading or unloading the machine: When loading or unloading the machine, mistaken operation may cause the machine to tip over or fall. Be very careful! (1) Blocks (2) Ramp (3) Width of ramps: Same width as tires (4) Angle of ramps: Max.
15° (5) Block Perform loading 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 are wide, long, and thick enough to provide a safe loading slope. Take suitable steps to prevent the ramps from moving out of position or coming off. Be sure the ramp surface is clean and free of grease, oil, ice, and loose materials. Remove dirt from the tires of the machine. On a rainy day, in particular, be extremely careful since the ramp surface is slippery. Run the engine at low idling and drive the machine slowly at low speed. Never correct your steering on the ramps.
If necessary, drive off the ramps; correct the direction; then enter the ramps again. When loading or unloading to an embankment or platform, make sure that it has suitable width, strength, and grade. 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. See “Loading and Unloading Trailers” on page 2-158. WA430-6 1-21