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 the 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 a level state.
• 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 the procedure for machines that are not the standard specification, consult your Komatsu distribu-
tor.
When lifting the machine, stop the machine on a level place, and perform the following procedure.
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Set the parking brake lever securely to LOCK position (L).
OPERATION TRANSPORTATION
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