Komatsu PC18MR-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
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3.4 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
When transporting the machine, observe all the laws and regulations in force, paying special attention to safety.
3.4.1 TRANSPORT PROCEDURE
As a general rule, the machine must be transported on a trailer. Choose the trailer according to the weight and size
of the machine, as indicated in paragraph "5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS".
It is important to remember that the weight and transport size indicated in the technical data may vary according to
the type of track, to the type of boom or to the other attachments installed on the machine.
3.4.2 LOADING AND UNLOADING THE
MACHINE
WARNING
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During loading and unloading operations, make sure that
the travel speed increase warning light (1) is off and always
travel at low speed.
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During loading and unloading operations, let the engine
idle, reduce speed and operate the machine slowly.
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The machine must be loaded and unloaded on/from the
trailer on firm and level ground. Keep a safety distance
from the edge of the road.
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Use sufficiently wide, long, thick and strong ramps, and po-
sition them with a maximum inclination of 15°. When using
piled soil, compact it to prevent the inclined surface from
collapsing.
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Before loading the machine, remove any trace of mud and
dirt from the tracks, in such a way as to prevent the ma-
chine from slipping when it is on the ramps. Make sure that
the surface of the ramps is clean and that there are no trac-
es of water, snow, ice, grease or oil.
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Do not change direction when the machine is already on
the ramps, since it may overturn. If necessary, move the
machine down the ramps, find the correct direction and go
up again.
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It is dangerous to use the work equipment for the loading
and unloading operations.
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When the machine is on the ramps, do not operate any le-
ver apart from the travel levers.
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The centre of gravity of the machine changes in the point
where the ramps reach the vehicle and this may cause the
machine to overturn. At this point proceed very slowly.
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If the revolving frame is swung when the machine is on the
truck or trailer, the machine becomes unstable, therefore it
is advisable to fold the work equipment and to swing the
revolving frame slowly.
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In machines with cab, always check that the door is locked,
whether it is open or closed. If the door is opened or
closed on the ramps or on the flatbed, the operating effort
may change suddenly. Do not open or close the door on
the ramps or on the flatbed.
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