Method For Lifting Machine - Komatsu D85EX-18 Operation & Maintenance Manual

TRANSPORTATION
Maintain a safe distance from the road shoulder
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.
Remove the chains and wire ropes fastening the machine.
6.
Start the engine.
In a cold weather, perform an engine warm-up operation, referring to "METHOD FOR STARTING ENGINE
IN COLD WEATHER (3-159)".
7.
When transporting the machine with the work equipment installed to it, raise the work equipment.
1)
Set the work equipment lock lever to FREE position
(F).
2)
Operate the blade control lever and raise the work
equipment.
8.
Place the parking brake lever in FREE position (F).
9.
Set the transmission in the 1st gear speed and run the en-
gine at low idle.
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.
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k k
WARNING
OPERATION