Komatsu PC18MR-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
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3.4.3 LIFTING THE MACHINE
WARNING
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To lift the machine, the cables and the upper lifting bar used must be properly sized; do not use worn ca-
bles or cables with broken strands.
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Do not lift the machine before the operator has got off and make sure that there is no one around before
lifting it.
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Do not lift the machine with the revolving frame swung laterally. Before lifting the machine, swing the
work equipment to the sprocket side, then position the undercarriage and the revolving frame parallel to
each other.
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Always keep the machine in horizontal position during the lifting operations.
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Do not stand under the machine when this is suspended.
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Do not attempt to lift the machine in any position different from that illustrated below, since it may lose
stability.
CAUTION
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It is prohibited to use the 4 hooks on the top of the cab to
lift the machine. This would damage the cab.
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It is prohibited to lift the machine using the holes provided
in the undercarriage, since these must be used only for
transporting the machine. This would damage the under-
carriage.
IMPORTANT
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For details on the weight of the machine, see paragraph
"5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS".
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The lifting procedure is valid for machines with standard
specifications.
The lifting method varies depending on the accessories
and tools that are actually installed. In case of machines
with different specifications, contact your Komatsu Distrib-
utor for more detailed information.
When lifting the machine, carry out the operation on a level sur-
face, proceeding as indicated below.
1.
Start the engine, then swing the revolving frame so that the
work equipment is above the sprockets (1) with the
undercarriage and the revolving frame parallel to each other.
2. Lift the blade completely.
3. Extend the bucket cylinder, the arm cylinder and the boom
cylinder completely.
4. If the boom is swung to the left or to the right, operate the
boom swing pedal to position the boom parallel to the
undercarriage, then lock the pedal safety device.
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