Komatsu WA470-6 2006, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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3.4 Transportation Operation
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WA470-6H – VEAM946100
Loading
1. Load and unload on firm level ground only.
Maintain a safe distance from the edge of a road.
2. Apply the brakes on the trailer securely and insert blocks
under the tires to ensure that the trailer does not move.
Then fix the ramps in line with the centers of the trailer and
the machine.
Be sure that the two sides are at the same height as one
another.
Make the angle of the ramps a maximum of 15º.
Set the distance between the ramps to match the center of
the tires.
If the ramp sags appreciably, reinforce it with blocks, etc.
3. Determine the direction of the ramp, then slowly load the
machine.
4. Load the machine correctly in the specified position on the
trailer.
Securing machine
Load the machine on to a trailer as follows.
1. Lower the work equipment slowly.
2. Check that the work equipment control lever is at the HOLD
position, then set the safety lock lever to the LOCK position.
3. Set the parking brake switch to ON position (A) to apply the
parking brake securely.
4. Turn the starting switch to the OFF position to stop the
engine, and pull out the starting switch key.
GK032225
Block
Blocks
Ramp
Distance
between ramps
Max. 15°
GK038007
Free
Lock
GK038008
ON OFF