OPERATION 3.22 TRANSPORTATION AND LIFTING OF THE SHOVEL
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3.22 TRANSPORTATION AND LIFTING OF THE
SHOVEL
WARNING
Before Disassembling, Lifting or Transporting this Shovel
contact your local Komatsu Service Station for all the neces-
sary instructions for safe and economic disassembling, lift-
ing and transportation procedures of your Shovel.
3.22.1 DISASSEMBLING OF THE SHOVEL
The Shovel is being transported disassembled into its main com-
ponents.
WARNING
Disassembling of the Shovel must be carried out only by per-
sonnel with special knowledge of the Shovel. Improper dis-
assembling procedures can cause severe accidents with
personal injury.
The sequence of disassembly can be derived from the Assembly
Procedure Manual in volume 2 Binder. Disassembling is basically
the reverse order of the assembling procedure.
3.22.2 TRANSPORTATION AND LIFTING
The transport dimensions and weights of the Shovel’s compo-
nents are listed in the separate Assemby Procedure Manual filed
in volume 2 binder.
Observe the operating permits of the low loader used for trans-
portation. They contain the permissible load, loading width and
height.
WARNING
● Observe the federal, state and local laws and regulations
for transportation of heavy units. Know the safety rules
and laws before you transport this Shovel.
● Make sure the low loader and the components of the
Shovel are equipped with the correct safety devices.
● Secure the Shovel and all components transported on
the low loader against movement.