Komatsu D65EX-18 - Transportation

TRANSPORTATION
When transporting the machine, observe all related laws and regulations, and be careful to assure safety.
TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURE
As a basic rule, always transport the machine on a trailer.
When selecting the trailer, refer to the weight and dimensions shown in “SPECIFICATIONS (6-14)”.
Note that the mass and dimensions for transportation shown in “SPECIFICATIONS” depend on the types of
shoe, blade, etc.
The 3 m wide blade of this machine can be folded to reduce its width to 3 m (9 ft 10 in) for transportation.
METHOD FOR FOLDING BLADE
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WARNING
When folding or unfolding the blade, observe the following items.
• Place the machine on a firm and level place.
Do not park the machine on a slope.
• Place blocks 65 mm (2.6 in) high under the right and left ends of the center blade and set the blade
in a proper condition for folding or unfolding it.
• If the control levers are touched by mistake, the machine may suddenly move, and this may lead to
a serious accident. Before folding or unfolding the blade, stop the engine and securely set the work
equipment lock lever and parking brake lever to their LOCK positions.
• When folding or unfolding the blade, stop the machine on a level place. If you remove the offset pin
on a slope, the folding blade may turn and you may be caught between the blade and track shoe.
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CAUTION
Do not tilt or angle the blade when it is folded. If you do so, the blade will interfere with the U-frame
step.
1.
Stop the machine on a level ground.
2.
Raise the blade and set it in parallel with the machine.
3.
Place blocks 65 mm (2.6 in) high (A) under the right and
left ends of the center blade.
4.
Lower the blade slowly and set it on the blocks.
5.
Remove lock pins (1) from both ends of folding blade (3).
6.
Remove lock plates (2) from right and left folding blades
(3).
7.
With center pin (4) installed to the center blade, rotate lock
plate (2) backward approximately 100 °.
ATTACHMENTS AND OPTIONS HANDLE 3m WIDTH BLADE
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