Komatsu PC16R-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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PRECAUTIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE MACHINE
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2.7 PRECAUTIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE MACHINE
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Before removing the machine, make sure that all the controls
are in neutral.
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Incorrect manoeuvres may cause serious damage, personal in-
jury and even death.
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To move the machine, use properly dimensioned steel cables;
do not use worn cables or cables with broken strands (A), de-
formed cables (B), twisted cables (C).
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During the removal, no one can be allowed to get near the ma-
chines or the cable.
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Do not stand astride the cable.
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Move the machine only as far as necessary to allow the re-
quired repairs to be carried out.
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Put wooden blocks between the towing cable and the machine
body, in order to avoid wear or damage.
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Do not remove the machine in any way other than that indicated
in paragraph "3.7.3 REMOVING THE MACHINE".
CAUTION
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The maximum applicable force for the removal is
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F= 1.130 kg (machines with canopy)
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F= 1.215 kg (machines with cab)
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Use cables having the same length and draw continuosly
and constantly, without jerks.
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Position and connect the machine to be removed taking
care that it is on the same axis as the towing vehicle; the
traction force exerted must be parallel to the axis of move-
ment of the machine.
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