Komatsu PW98MR-10 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 281

OPERATION
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 piled soil, compact the piled soil fully to prevent the slope face from collapsing.
• Ensure that the surfaces of ramps and load platform are clean and devoid of water, snow, ice,
grease or oil.
PROCEDURES FOR LOADING MACHINE
• Place the machine on a firm and level place.
• Maintain a safe distance from the road shoulder.
Loading machine on the trailer
1.
Apply the trailer brakes securely, then put chocks (1) under
the tires to prevent the trailer from moving.
2.
Set 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 slow speed (CR).
For detail, see "SWITCH FOR INCREASING TRAVEL
SPEED (3-48)".
4.
Turn auto-deceleration switch OFF and operate the fuel control dial to set the engine to low speed.
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