. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION TRANSPORTATION 2 - 22 The machine can be divided into parts for transpo rtation, so when transportating the machine, please co ntact your Komatsu distributor to have the work carried out. LOADING AND UNLOADING n operation may ing, so particular el ground only. road or cliff. re that the ramps fe loading slope. m moving out of ease, oil, ice and acks. On a rainy e ramp surface is . rts. When loading or unloading the machine, mistake bring the hazard of the machine tipping over or fall care is necessary. Always do as follows. Perform loading and unloading on firm, lev Maintain a safe distance from the edge of the Always use ramps of adequate strength.
Be su are wide, long, and thick enough to provide a sa Take suitable steps to prevent the ramps fro position or coming off. Be sure the ramp surface is clean and free of gr loose materials. Remove dirt from machine-tr day, in particular, be extremely careful since th slippery. Run the engine at low speed and travel slowly When on the ramps, do not touch any other pa Never correct your steering on the ramps. If n ecessary, drive off the ramps, correct the direction, then enter the ramps again. The center of gravity of the machine will chang e suddenly at the joint between the ramps and the track or trailer, and there is danger of the machine losing its b alance. Travel slowly over this point.
t or platform, make sure that it has suitable width, strength, and When loading or unloading to an embankmen grade. For machines equipped with a cab, always loc k the door after boarding the machine. If this is not done , the door may suddenly open during transportation. . Refer to "TRANSPORTATION (PAGE 3-115)" SHIPPING llows. When shipping the machine on a trailer, do as fo The weight, transportation height, and overall length of the machine differ according to the work equi pment, so be sure to confirm the dimensions. When passing over bridges or structures on pri vate land, check first that the structure is strong enough t o support the weight of the machine.
When traveling on p ublic roads, check first with the relevant authorities and f ollow their instructions. ANSPORTATION (PAGE 3-115)" in the OPERATION section. For details of the shipping procedure, see "TR ANSPORTATION (PAGE 3-115)" in the OPERATION