Komatsu Utility PC26MR-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
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SECURING THE MACHINE ON THE MEANS OF TRANSPORT
After positioning the machine on the trailer, it is necessary to secure it by proceeding as indicated below.
IMPORTANT
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To avoid damaging the bucket cylinder during transport,
position a wooden block at one end of the cylinder to
prevent it from touching the ground.
1. Lower the blade.
2. Fully extend the bucket cylinder of the 2nd boom and lower
the 1st boom slowly.
3. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
4. Shift the safety lever to the “locked” position (L).
NOTE
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On machines with cab, there is a single safety lever located to
the left of the Operator.
5. Lock the cab door and cases with lock, see section "3.2.5
CAPS AND COVERS WITH LOCK".
IMPORTANT
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Do not use the hole in the back of the undercarriage to tow
or lift the machine.
6. Place blocks under both ends of the tracks to prevent the
machine from moving during transport and secure the
machine with sufficiently strong chains or metal cables.Pay
special attention when securing the machine, to prevent it
from sliding laterally.
When securing the machine with a chain or metal cable, use
the hole in the rear part of the undercarriage and the hole in
the blade side plate.
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