Transporting The Machine On Other Vehicles; Loading And Unloading The Machine; Transport - Komatsu WB93S-5 F50003 Operation & Maintenance Manual

2.5 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON OTHER VEHICLES

2.5.1 LOADING AND UNLOADING THE
MACHINE
Loading and unloading the machine on-off a motor vehicle
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always involves potential hazards. Proceed with extreme care.
The loading and unloading of the machine on-off the means of
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transport must be carried out on a flat surface and at a safety
distance from the edges of ditches or from the road side.
If the vehicles used have not been appositely equipped, put
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support blocks under the ramps, in order to avoid any bending.
Always lock the wheels of the transporting vehicle with wedges.
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Always use ramps that are sufficiently wide and can support the
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weight of the machine. The longitudinal axes of the ramps must
be parallel to each other and perpendicular to the loading side
board and their distance must be suitable for the tread of the
machine.
Make sure that the ramps are securely positioned and fastened
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to the loading board and that they have the same length.
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 trace
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of grease, oil, soil and ice; remove dirt from the wheels before
starting to load the machine on the vehicle.
The machine must be loaded on the vehicle with the bucket
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directed forwards, that is, in the direction of advancement of the
vehicle.
Do not correct the trajectory of the machine on the ramps. If
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necessary, get down the ramps and start the operation again.
After loading the machine, block its wheels with wedges and
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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 TRANSPORT

During transport, the machine must be secured to the vehicle, with closed doors and windows.
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Define the route to be followed, taking in consideration the width, height and weight of the transport means and
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of the machine.
Make sure that the dimensions of the machine are compatible with the road and any galleries, subways, bridges,
electric and telephone lines, etc.
Keep to the regulations in force regarding the permissible width, height, weight of the machine and the transport
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speed.
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON OTHER VEHICLES
Ramps
CAUTION
Blocks
Max.15 Blocks
RWA00240
49