Komatsu SK820-5 turbo, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON OTHER VEHICLES
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2.5 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON OTHER VEHICLES
2.5.1 LOADING AND UNLOADING THE
MACHINE
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Loading and unloading the machine on/from another vehicle
always involve potential hazards. Proceed with extreme ca-
re.
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Perform loading and unloading on firm, level ground. Main-
tain a safety distance from the edges of ditches or from road
sides.
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If the vehicles used have not been appositely equipped, put
support blocks under the ramps, in order to avoid any ben-
ding.
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Always lock the wheels of the transporting vehicle with wed-
ges.
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Always use ramps that are sufficiently wide and can support
the weight of the machine. The longitudinal axes of the ram-
ps must be parallel to each other and perpendicular to the
loading board and their distance from each other must be
suitable for the tread of the machine.
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Make sure that the ramps are securely positioned and an-
chored to the loading board and that they have the same
length.
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Position the ramps with a maximum inclination of 15°.
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Make sure that the ramp surface is clean and there is no tra-
ce of grease, oil, soil and ice; remove any dirt from the whe-
els before starting to load the machine on the vehicle.
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If the bucket is empty or no optional accessories are fitted on
the machine, this must be loaded on the transporting vehicle
in reverse.
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Do not correct the trajectory of the machine on the ramps. If
necessary, get down the ramps and start the operation
again.
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After loading the machine, block the wheels with wedges
and secure it with tie-downs or chains that prevent even any
sideward shift (see "3.9 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
ON OTHER VEHICLES").
2.5.2 THE ROUTE
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Define the route to be followed, taking into account the width, height and weight of the transporting vehicle plus
the machine.
Make sure that the overall dimensions of the vehicle and its load are compatible with the roads and any tunnel,
underpass, bridge, power and telephone line, etc. along the route.
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Keep to the regulations in force regarding the permissible width, height, weight and speed of heavy vehicles.
Ramps
Blocks
Blocks
RWA00240
Max.15˚