2.
Apply the brake of the trailer securely.
3.
Set chocks (1) to the wheels to secure the trailer.
Set gap (3) between ramps (2) to match the distance be-
tween the right and left tracks, and keep angle (4) to a
maximum of 15 °.
If ramps (2) bend appreciably under the weight of the ma-
chine, put wooden block (5) under the ramps to support
them.
4.
Remove the chains and wire ropes fastening the machine.
5.
Start the engine.
In a cold weather, perform an engine warm-up operation,
referring to “METHOD FOR ENGINE WARM-UP OPERA-
TION (3-174)”.
6.
Set the work equipment lock lever to FREE position (F).
7.
Raise the work equipment.
(When transporting with work equipment installed)
8.
Place the parking brake lever in FREE position (F).
9.
Set the transmission in the 1st speed range and run the
engine at low idle.
10.
Set the travel direction toward the ramps and drive slowly.
The center of gravity of the machine shifts suddenly at the
border between the ramps and trailer, and the machine is
unbalanced and becomes dangerous. Accordingly, pass
the border slowly and carefully.
Drive down the ramps slowly and carefully until the ma-
chine leaves the ramps perfectly.
METHOD FOR LIFTING MACHINE
WARNING
• The person using the crane to perform lifting operations must be a qualified crane operator.
• Never perform lifting operation if any person is on the machine being lifted.
• Always use a wire rope that has ample strength for the weight of the machine being lifted.
• When lifting, set the machine on the level.
• When performing the lifting work, set the work equipment lock lever and parking brake lever to their
respective LOCK positions to prevent the machine from moving unexpectedly.
• Never enter the area under or around a lifted machine.
• There is a danger that the machine loses its balance.
Lift the machine in the posture by using the slings as shown in the following procedure.
NOTICE
This method of lifting applies to the standard specification machine.
The method of lifting differs depending on the attachments and options installed.
For details of the procedure for machines that are not the standard specification, consult your Komatsu
distributor.
For the weight, see “SPECIFICATIONS (5-2)”.
TRANSPORTATION OPERATION
3-232
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