Komatsu 730E-8 Dump Truck Operation & Maintenance Manual
256 pages · Publication CEAM033700
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- Models
- 730E-8
- Serial coverage
- 730E-8 A40018 - A40034
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 256
- Publication
- CEAM033700
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 146 sections, 526 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 626 KB)
FOREWORD
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
ALERTS
TRUCK MODEL ILLUSTRATION
WARNINGS1 topic
- California Proposition 65 Warnings
PARTS IN CRITICAL SYSTEMS
GENERAL INFORMATION2 topics
- Effect Of Special Lubricants
- Suggested Sources For Rust Preventive Grease
STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUES10 topics
- Class 10.9 Capscrews And Class 10 Nuts
- SAE Grade 5 And Grade 8 Capscrews
- SAE Grade 9 Capscrews
- T-Bolt Clamps
- Split Flange Clamps
- Flared Tube And Hose Fittings
- JIC 37° Swivel Nuts
- Pipe Thread Fittings
- O-Ring Boss Fittings
- O-Ring Face Seal Fittings
CONVERSION MULTIPLIERS3 topics
- Metric To English
- English To Metric
- Temperature Conversions
GENERAL SAFETY14 topics
- Safety Rules
- Truck Safety Features
- Clothing And Personal Items
- Unauthorized Modification
- Leaving The Operator’s Seat
- Mounting And Dismounting
- Fire Extinguishers And First Aid Kits
- Precautions For High Temperature Fluids
- Asbestos Dust Hazard Prevention
- Fire Prevention
- ROPS Precautions
- Preventing Injury From Work Equipment
- Precautions For Optional Attachments
- Precautions When Starting The Machine
PRECAUTIONS FOR TRUCK OPERATION9 topics
- Safety Is Thinking Ahead
- Safety At The Worksite
- Preparing For Operation
- Ventilation For Enclosed Areas
- Mirrors, Windows, And Lights
- Before Starting The Engine
- Seat Belts And Tethers
- Emergency Exit from Operator’s Cab
- Emergency Egress Ladders
OPERATING THE MACHINE14 topics
- General Information
- Starting The Engine
- Traveling In The Machine
- Traveling In Reverse
- Traveling On Slopes
- Traveling On Snow
- Traveling Near High Voltage Cables
- Traveling On Loose Ground
- Ensuring Good Visibility
- Avoid Damage To The Dump Body
- Safe Parking Of The Machine
- Loading The Machine
- Dumping The Machine
- Towing The Machine
EXTERIOR LIGHTING11 topics
- Fog Lights
- Mirror Mounted Backup Lights
- Ladder Lights and Deck Mounted Flood Lights
- Headlights
- Brake Light
- Retard Light
- Clearance/Turn Signal Lights
- Brake Lights
- Retard Lights
- Backup Lights
- Backup Alarm
PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE
BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE2 topics
- Electrical System Isolation
- Securing The Dump Body
DURING MAINTENANCE20 topics
- Warning Tag
- Proper Tools
- Attachments
- Working Under The Machine
- Keeping The Machine Clean
- Adding Fuel Or Oil To The Machine
- Radiator Coolant Level
- Use Of Lighting
- Handling High Pressure Hoses
- Precautions With High Pressure Oil
- Maintenance Near High Temperatures And High Pressures
- Rotating Fan And Belts
- Waste Materials
- Use Of Tie-Off Anchor During Maintenance
- Handling Tires
- Tire Maintenance
- Storing Tires After Removal
- Battery Hazard Prevention
- Jump Starting With Jumper Cables
- Jump Starting With Receptacles
WHEN REPAIRS ARE NECESSARY1 topic
- Observe The Following Precautions
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS4 topics
- Preliminary Procedures Before Welding Or Performing Maintenance
- Engine Shutdown Procedure Before Welding or Performing Maintenance
- Before Welding On The Machine, Obey The Following Guidelines
- Discharging Control Cabinet Capacitors
PIN PLATE
GRADE SPEED CHART
MACHINE SAFETY
OIL FILL AND CHECK
HIGH PRESSURES
BATTERY AND ISOLATION BOX
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HIGH VOLTAGE
WELDING
LIFTING POINTS
EMERGENCY DUMPING
AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION FILL
COOLANT
TOWING
LUBRICATION CHART
PREPARING FOR OPERATION2 topics
- Safety Is Thinking Ahead
- Walk Around Inspection
RETRACTABLE LADDER SYSTEM (If Equipped)6 topics
- General Information
- Ladder System Description
- Ladder System Operation
- Retractable Ladder Switch
- Ground Level Control Switch
- Emergency Down Valve
BRAKE TEST5 topics
- Operation
- Service Brake Test
- Parking Brake Test
- Retard System Test
- Brake Test Exit Criteria
TRUCK OPERATION17 topics
- ENGINE START-UP SAFETY
- After Engine Has Started
- MACHINE OPERATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Machine Operation On The Haul Road
- Starting On A Grade With A Loaded Truck
- Retarding On A Grade
- Passing
- Loading
- Overload Speed Limit Function
- Dumping
- Lowering The Dump Body (When Dumping On Flat Ground)
- Lowering The Dump Body (When Dumping Over A Berm Or Into A Crusher)
- SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER OR LOSS OF DRIVE SYSTEM FUNCTION
- EMERGENCY STEERING SYSTEM
- Operation
- Pre-Operation Testing
- Additional Guidelines
KOMVISION (If Equipped)23 topics
- KomVision System Precautions
- Component Locations
- Monitor Panel
- Brightness Switches
- System Power Status Indicator
- Force Display Switch
- Camera Switches
- Monitor Display Mode Switch
- Reference Line Display Switch
- Lower Body Display Switch
- Object Clear Switch
- Monitor Display
- Camera Display Modes
- Bird’s Eye Views
- Reference Lines
- Dump Body Status Display
- Error Code Display
- Initial Setting Screen
- Radar System
- Object Detection Range
- Object Detection Warnings
- Object Clear
- Start-Up Inspection
SAFE PARKING PROCEDURES
NORMAL ENGINE SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
DISABLED TRUCK CONNECTORS
STEERING AND BRAKE SYSTEM1 topic
- Hookup
HOIST SYSTEM1 topic
- Dumping Procedure
SPECIAL WIRING HARNESS
TOWING PROCEDURE
PAYLOAD METER IV SYSTEM2 topics
- Data Summary
- Data Gathering
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION7 topics
- Electronic Dash Display
- Operator Input Switches
- Brake Lock Switch
- Payload Meter Module (PLM)
- Load Lights
- Keyswitch Input
- Payload Meter (PLM) Power
SCOREBOARD
OPERATOR’S DISPLAY AND SWITCH50 topics
- Setting The Operator ID
- Load And Ton Counter
- Viewing Live Sensor Data
- PAYLOAD OPERATION & CALCULATION
- Description of Haul Cycle States
- Haul Cycle Description
- Load Calculation
- Carry Back
- Measurement Accuracy
- SOURCES FOR PAYLOAD ERROR
- Payload Error
- Critical Suspension Factors
- Loading Conditions
- Pressure Sensors
- Swingloads
- Speed and Distance
- HAUL CYCLE WARNING FLAGS
- Haul Cycle Data
- Haul Cycle Warning Flags
- Alarm Records
- Frame Torque Data
- SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
- Connecting To The Payload Meter IV Web Server
- Configuring Static IP Address
- Real Time Data Page
- Payload Meter IV System Configuration
- Truck Model
- PLM IV Mounting Orientation (for Onboard Inclinometers)
- Gauge Display Units
- Pressure Sensor Units (for RTD web page only)
- Date and Time
- Payload Gain Factor
- Payload Light Test
- Truck Tare Reset
- Truck Data Configuration
- Inclinometer Calibration
- Overload Threshold
- Clean Truck Tare
- Tare Reset
- Custom Truck Configuration
- Field Software Update
- Viewing Haul Cycle Data
- Downloading Haul Cycle Data
- Viewing Alarm Data
- Downloading Alarm Data
- UPLOADING DATA
- Creating a Query
- Detailed Multi-Page Report
- Creating Graphs
- Field Software Update Procedure
AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM12 topics
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
- Filter
- Hydraulic Motor and Pump
- Grease Reservoir
- Pressure Reducing Valve
- Flow Control Valve
- Solenoid Valve
- Vent Valve
- Lubrication Cycle Timer
- Injectors
- Grease Pressure Failure Switch
- Relief Valve (unloader valve)
SYSTEM OPERATION2 topics
- Filling The Reservoir
- Priming The Automatic Lubrication System
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES2 topics
- Daily Lubrication System Inspection
- Hour Inspection
SYSTEM CHECKOUT2 topics
- General Checks
- Lubrication Cycle Operation
RESERVE ENGINE OIL SYSTEM (if equipped)3 topics
- Operation
- LED Monitor Light
- Changing Oil
CAB INTERIOR
STEERING WHEEL AND CONTROLS7 topics
- Horn Button
- Tilt / Telescope Lever
- Multi-Function Turn Signal Switch
- Turn Signal Operation
- High Beam Headlight Operation
- Windshield Wiper Operation
- Speed Control Lever
PEDALS4 topics
- Service Brake Pedal
- Dynamic Retard Pedal
- Dynamic Retarding
- Accelerator Pedal
OVERHEAD PANEL AND DISPLAYS5 topics
- Radio Speakers
- Warning Alarm Buzzer
- Cab Radio
- Air Cleaner Vacuum Gauges
- KomVision™Panel
CENTER CONSOLE11 topics
- Directional Control Lever
- Engine Stop Switch
- Override/Fault Reset Switch
- Hoist Control Lever
- Raising The Dump Body
- Lowering The Dump Body
- Window Control Switches
- Data Store Button
- Fire Suppression Control Outlet
- Communication Radio Outlet
- 12V Auxiliary Power Outlets
DIAGNOSTIC PORTS7 topics
- Engine
- Drive System
- Payload Meter
- KOMTRAX Plus
- Interface Module (IM)
- Alternate Drive System (USB)
- Alternate Drive System (ETHERNET)
OPERATOR SEAT (Standard)2 topics
- Seat Belts And Tethers
- Adjustment
PASSENGER SEAT (Standard)2 topics
- Seat Belts And Tethers
- Adjustment
OPERATOR SEAT (Optional)2 topics
- Seat Belts And Tethers
- Adjustment
PASSENGER SEAT (Optional)2 topics
- Seat Belts And Tethers
- Adjustment
HEATER / AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS4 topics
- Fan Speed Control Knob
- Temperature Control Knob
- Air Flow Directional Knob
- Heater/Air Conditioner Vents
INSTRUMENT PANEL26 topics
- Control Symbols
- Heater / Air Conditioner Vents
- Status Indicator Light Panel
- Hydraulic Oil Temperature Gauge
- Coolant Temperature Gauge
- Speedometer/Digital Display
- Fuel Level Gauge
- Drive System Temperature Gauge
- Hazard Warning Light Switch
- Pre-Shift Brake Test Switch
- Wheel Brake Lock Control Switch
- Rest Switch
- Engine Warm Up (Optional)
- Traction Control Switch
- Speed Control Switch
- Retractable Ladder Switch
- Key Switch
- Warning Light
- Digital Display Contrast Buttons
- Turn Signal Indicators
- Panel Light Dimmer
- Mode Switches
- Fog Light Switch
- Backup Light Switch
- Ladder Light Switch
- Headlight/Panel Illumination Light Switch
STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT PANEL
STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT SYMBOLS16 topics
- Body Up
- Parking Brake
- Propel System Not Ready
- No Propel
- Engine Warm Up
- Engine Shutdown Delay
- Retarding Grid Dryer
- Wheel Brake Lock
- Traction Control
- Repair Monitor
- Retractable Ladder Down
- Snapshot In Progress
- Pantograph Energized
- Pantograph Up
- Service Brake
- No DC Link Voltage
DIGITAL DISPLAY OPERATION3 topics
- Toggling Through Main Level Screens
- Toggling Through Warning Screens
- Entering Payload Meter Data
KOMTRAX Plus
KOMTRAX Plus OPERATION2 topics
- Basic Precautions
- Interface Module
DOWNLOADING KOMTRAX Plus DATA2 topics
- KOMTRAX Plus Downloading Procedure
- Location Of Downloaded Files
UPLOADING KOMTRAX Plus DATA
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FUSE BLOCK #1
FUSE BLOCK #2
FUSE BLOCK #3
FUSE BLOCK #4
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SERVICE3 topics
- Hydraulic Tank
- Hydraulic Filters
- Hydraulic Pump Drive Shaft
WHEEL MOTOR SERVICE
COOLANT LEVEL SERVICE3 topics
- Radiator Filling Procedure
- Coolant Specifications
- Unacceptable Practices
RESERVE ENGINE OIL SERVICE4 topics
- LED Monitor Lights
- Sight Gauge
- Reserve Oil Tank Filling Procedure (Remote Fill)
- Inline Screen
CAB AIR FILTER SERVICE9 topics
- FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE
- Fuel Tank Cleaning
- Fuel Filter Service
- INTAKE AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- FRONT WHEEL SERVICE
- Oil Sampling
- FRONT ENGINE MOUNT TRUNNION SERVICE
- QUICK FILL SERVICE CENTER
- TIE ROD INSPECTION AND TORQUE PROCEDURE
EVERY 10 HOUR (EACH SHIFT) MAINTENANCE
INITIAL 50 HOUR LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTION
INITIAL 100 HOUR LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTION
EVERY 250 HOUR LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
EVERY 500 HOUR LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
EVERY 1000 HOURS LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
EVERY 2500 HOUR MAINTENANCE
EVERY 4000 HOUR MAINTENANCE
EVERY 5000 HOUR MAINTENANCE
EVERY 10,000 HOUR MAINTENANCE
EVERY 18,000 HOUR MAINTENANCE
MAJOR COMPONENT DESCRIPTION8 topics
- Truck And Engine
- Alternator
- AC Induction Traction Motorized Wheels
- Suspension
- Operator's Cab
- Power Steering
- Dynamic Retarding Grid
- Brake System
SPECIFICATIONS11 topics
- Engine
- AC Electric Drive System
- Battery Electric System
- Service Capacities
- Hydraulic Systems
- Service Brakes
- Steering
- Standard Dump Body Capacities And Dimensions
- Tires
- Weight Distribution
- Overall Truck Dimensions
AM/FM RADIO / CD / MP3 / USB / iPOD™/ AUX PLAYER7 topics
- Phone/Bluetooth Button
- Digital Display
- CD Slot
- Volume Knob/OK Button
- SRC/PWR (Source/Power) Button
- NEXT Button
- Eject Button
USB Connection Port
Auxiliary Jack Port
SCAN/ASCN (Scan/Autoscan) Button
PREV (Previous) Button
DISP (Display) Button
ESC (Escape) Button
RDM (Random) Button
RPT (Repeat) Button
Clock/Alarm Button
Browse Button
Play/Pause Button
Preset Buttons
GENERAL FEATURES
Audio Sources
Bluetooth Pairing
RADIO OPERATION
Tuning
Scanning
Performing a Regular Scan
Performing an Autoscan
Station Presets
Storing Radio Station Presets
Tuning Radio Station Presets
CD OPERATION
Using the CD Player
Playing a CD
Ejecting a CD
IPOD OPERATION
iPod Support
Connecting an iPod
Accessing iPod Menus
USB DEVICE OPERATION
Supported USB Devices
Supported File Types
Connecting a USB Device
Accessing USB Folders
Accessing USB Playlists
Scanning a USB Device
AUXILIARY DEVICE OPERATION
BLUETOOTH OPERATION
Bluetooth Menu
Enabling/Disabling Bluetooth
Pairing a Bluetooth Device
Deleting Previously Paired Devices
Connecting a Device
Disconnecting a Device
RECEIVER SYSTEM SETTINGS
AUDIO CONTROL MENU9 topics
- Adjusting Audio Settings
- Audio Adjustment Options
- Adjusting the Clock
- Setting an Alarm
- Canceling an Alarm
- Turning off or Snoozing an Activated Alarm
- USER MENU
- Adjusting User Settings
- User Adjustment Options
TROUBLESHOOTING5 topics
- Radio Troubleshooting
- CD Player Troubleshooting
- iPod Troubleshooting
- USB Troubleshooting
- Bluetooth Troubleshooting
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operation & maintenance manual (256 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 625 KB)
- Controls and operation, page 88: TRUCK OPERATION
- Maintenance, page 163: AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Specifications, page 217: INITIAL 50 HOUR LUBRICATION AND
- Color page, page 210: LUBRICATION AND SERVICE
- Color page, page 134: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Operator's manual
Safe operation, controls, maintenance schedules, lubrication points, inspections, and basic checks. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
Parts manual
Illustrated diagrams with factory part numbers for identifying components and ordering parts. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
What it's used for
Factory manual for in-house farm and construction shop use. Straightforward, complete, and easy to follow. It contains the OEM information dealership service departments and parts counters use to diagnose problems, identify components, and perform maintenance or repairs correctly.
Service shops and owner/operators who repair their own equipment
Identifying correct parts and seeing how assemblies come apart and go back together
Keeping equipment running with less downtime
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