Komatsu PC14R-3, Operation & Maintence Manual

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TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
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During the loading and unloading operations, always use ramps or a platform and proceed as indicated below.
LOADING THE MACHINE
NOTE
q
Load and unload the machine on/from the trailer on firm and
level ground only, and widen the track gauge.
Keep a safety distance from the edge of the road.
1. Engage the trailer brakes and place safety blocks under the
trailer wheels to prevent it from moving. The distance
between the ramps and their alignment must be adapted to
the wheelbase of the trailer and the track gauge. Make sure
that the two sides are at the same distance.
The inclination of the ramps must not exceed 15°.
2. Run the engine at low speed.
(A): Idling
Machine with speed increase function
3. Make sure that the travel speed increase warning light is off.
NOTE
q
If the warning light is on, press the speed selection switch to the
low speed position (B).
Ramp
Distance
between
ramps
Max15
Block
Blocks
RYA00670
RKA16490