Komatsu PC30MR-5, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Precautions for ramps and platform
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WARNING
Always observe the following regarding the ramps and
platform.
• Use ramps with ample width, length, thickness, and
strength and install them with a slope of 15 ° or less.
When using piled soil for the platform, compact the
piled soil fully to prevent the slope face from collaps-
ing.
• Clean the machine tracks and ramps before starting in
order to prevent the machine from slipping on the
ramps.
There is danger of the machine slipping if there is wa-
ter, snow, grease, oil, or ice on the machine tracks or
ramp surface.
PROCEDURES FOR LOADING MACHINE
1.
Park a trailer on a flat and firm place.
Maintain a safe distance from the road shoulder.
2.
Apply the trailer brakes securely, then put the chocks (1)
under the tires to prevent the trailer from moving.
3.
Set the right and left ramps (2) parallel to each other and
equally spaced to the right and left of the center (3) of the
trailer. Make the installation angle (A) at 15 ° or less.
If the ramps bend a large amount under the weight of the
machine, put blocks under the ramps to prevent them from
bending.
4.
Turn the fuel control dial to Low idle (MIN) position (a).
5.
Check that the travel speed display shows Lo.
OPERATION TRANSPORTATION
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