Method For Lifting Machine - Komatsu D37EX-24 Operation & Maintenance Manual

OPERATION
8.
Place the parking brake lever in FREE position (F).
9.
Set the speed range to 1st or less in variable mode.
10. Set the travel direction toward the ramps and drive slowly.
The center of gravity of the machine shifts suddenly at the
joint between the ramps and the trailer, and the machine is
unbalanced and becomes unstable. Drive the machine
carefully and slowly.
Drive down the ramps slowly and carefully until the ma-
chine leaves the ramps perfectly.

METHOD FOR LIFTING MACHINE

• The person using the crane to perform lifting operations must be a qualified crane operator.
• Never perform lifting operation if any person is on the machine being lifted.
• Always use a wire rope that has ample strength for the weight of the machine being lifted.
• Keep the machine horizontal while lifting it.
• When performing lifting operations, place the work equipment lock lever and parking brake lever in
LOCK position to prevent the machine or work equipment from moving unexpectedly.
• Never enter the area under or around a lifted machine.
• There is a danger that the machine loses its balance.
Use the procedure below to set the machine in the proper posture and use the lifting equipment
when lifting the machine.
NOTICE
This lifting method applies to the standard specification machine.
The method of lifting differs depending on the attachments and options installed.
For details of the procedure for machines that are not the standard specification, consult your Komatsu
distributor.
For the weight, see "SPECIFICATIONS (5-2)".
When lifting the machine, stop it on a level place, then lift it as follows.
1.
Set the parking brake lever securely to LOCK position (L).
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WARNING
TRANSPORTATION
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