Komatsu PW118MR-11, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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WARNING
Always observe the following regarding the ramps and trailer platform.
• Use ramps with ample width, length, thickness, and strength and install them with a maximum slope
of 15 deg.
When using an earth platform, compact it to prevent the walls of the slope from collapsing.
• Be sure the ramp surface and the loading surface are clean and free of water, snow, ice, grease and
oil.
PROCEDURES FOR LOADING MACHINE
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WARNING
• Load the machine on flat and solid ground.
• Keep at a safe distance from the edge of the road.
Loading the machine onto a trailer.
1.
Engage the brake of the trailer, then place the blocks (1)
under the tyres to prevent the trailer moving.
2.
Set the right and left ramps (2) parallel to each other and
equally spaced to the right and left of center (3) of the trail-
er. Make angle of installation (4) a maximum of 15 deg.
If the ramps bend a large amount under the weight of the
machine, put blocks under the ramps to prevent them from
bending.
3.
Set the speed to slow CR) with the function key (5). The
selected travel speed is displayed by the caution lamp (6).
4.
Deactivate the auto-deceleration function with the function key (7) and operate the hand throttle to set the
engine at low speed.
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