Komatsu D85EX-18 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 270

TRANSPORTATION
2.
Apply the brake of the trailer securely.
3.
Set chocks (1) to the tires to secure the trailer.
4.
Install ramps (2).
Set gap (3) between ramps (2) to match the distance be-
tween the right and left tracks, and keep angle (4) to a
maximum of 15 °.
If ramps (2) bend appreciably under the weight of the ma-
chine, put wooden block (5) under the ramps to support
them.
5.
Start the engine.
In a cold weather, perform an engine warm-up operation, referring to "METHOD FOR STARTING ENGINE
IN COLD WEATHER (3-159)".
6.
Set the parking brake lever to FREE position (F).
7.
Set the transmission in the 1st gear speed and run the en-
gine at low idle.
8.
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.
9.
Stop the machine at the specified position on the trailer.
METHOD FOR SECURING MACHINE
NOTICE
Be sure to lower the car radio antenna to the stow position.
After loading the machine onto a trailer, secure the machine as follows.
1.
Lower the work equipment slowly.
(When transporting with work equipment installed)
2.
Set the work equipment lock lever securely to LOCK posi-
tion (L).
3.
Set the parking brake lever securely to LOCK position (L).
4.
Stop the engine, then remove the key from the starting switch.
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OPERATION