Komatsu PC118MR-8, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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TRANSPORTATION
FUNCTIONING
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REMARK
Load and unload the machine on/from the truck/trailer only on
firm and level ground.
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Keep a safety distance from the edge of the road.
1. Engage the trailer brakes and insert the wedges (1) under
the wheels to prevent it from moving.
2. Place the ramps at the right and left sides (2) in such a way
that they are parallel and there is the same distance from
the centre (3) of the trailer. The installation angle (4) must
be 15° max. If the ramps bend excessively under the
weight of the machine, put blocks under the ramps.
3. Remove the chains and the metal cables with which the
machine has been secured.
4. Start the engine and warm it up.
5. Place the safety locking lever (1) in the FREE position (F).
6. Through the corresponding selector, select the low speed
travel (the Lo warning light comes on).
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To change travel speed, press the travel speed
selector (5). The travel speed (Lo, Hi) is signalled by
the corresponding warning light (6).
7. Disable the autodeceleration function by pressing button
(7) and operate the fuel grip to set engine speed at the low
idle.
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Each time that the autodeceleration button (7) is
pressed, the status shifts in this sequence- OFF
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ON
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OFF.
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When the autodeceleration function (7) is disabled, the
corresponding warning light (8) turns off.
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