730E Electric Drive Truck: Safety

730E
Electric Drive Truck

Safety
Komatsu America
Corporation
Cartersville Georgia USA
Copyright © 2007 All rights reserved.
KT00105 Technical Training Slide 1

730E
Pre-operation Inspection
and
Operation
Komatsu America
Corporation

Safety
Introduction
● Specifications
● Features
● Pre-operation inspection
● Operation
● Safety Hazards & Aspects

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Electric Truck Assembly Line
● Komatsu Mining Systems, Inc.

● Peoria Operations

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Specifications
● Max. GVW 715,000 lb. / 324 318 kg

● Max. Payload 195-205 U.S. ton / 177-186 m ton
● Max. Speed 34.6 mph / 55.7 km/h

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Specifications 730E DC
● Make and model Komatsu SSA16V159
● Number of cylinders 16
● Operating cycle 4 Cycle
● Rated brake power 2000 hp (1491 kW) @ 1900 rpm
● Flywheel power 1860 hp (1388 kW) @ 1900 rpm
● Weight (wet) 11,670 lb (5294 kg)

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730E Projected MTBO

Rebuild R&R
Component MTBO Man Hours Man Hours
Engine 15,000 300 16

Wheel motor 20,000 275 28
Alternator Engine Life 48 32
or Greater
Steering accumulator 14,000 8 6
Steering cylinder 10,000 11 5
Hoist cylinder 18,000 24 10
Front suspension 16,000 25 30
Rear suspension 17,000 18 12
Front spindle assembly 16,000 20 22
Steering pump 10,000 10 10
Hydraulic pump 10,000 6 16
Front brake assembly 17,000 2 16
Front brake pads 8,500 -- 12
10,000 3 16
Rear brake assembly
5,000 -- 3
Rear brake pads

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Drive System
Superior Electric Drive Performance

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New 730E Airless Control Cabinet
Airless Reverser G.E. Diagnostic

Contactor Panel
Hinged 24V
Relays &
Control
Circuits
Panel
High Voltage Wheel Motors & Main Main Control

Airless Contactors Alt Field Control Cabinet Cards

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Alternator
● G.E. GTA-22 alternator

● Dual Impeller in line blower 9000 cfm (255 m3/min)
● Max Amp. 3000
● Max volt 2000

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AC/DC Current
● Alternator G.E. GTA-22

● Control Statex III Fuelsaver
● Motorized wheels G.E 788

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Statex III Two-Digit Display
● Tracks up to 99 display codes

● Records and stores 200 problems
● Earlier/later scrolling
● Maintenance reset
● Output connector to obtain fault details
FIRST
EVENT 88 SEARCH RESET
LAST
Most problems can be solved using this display and

the troubleshooting guide
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Wheel Motor
● G.E. 788 1800-2100 rpm at full load

● Six different gear ratios, mine specific 26.825:1

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Electric Dynamic Retarder
● Electric retarding is primary means of controlling speed and

deceleration
● Continuous rated grids
● 18-element grids
● 3700 hp (2759 kW)
maximum
● Two-speed overspeed
retarding loaded or
empty
● Caution: Grids can

develop heat up to
600 Degrees

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Wheel Motor

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Electric Dynamic Retarder
Retarder braking should be used to control speed and

slow the truck during normal operating conditions
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Braking System

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Braking System
● All-hydraulic, dry-disc mechanical service brakes are

designed to stop the truck anywhere within its performance
envelope.
● Service brakes primary means of stopping truck.
● Service brakes should be used for stopping during direction
changes from
forward and reverse,
loading, dumping
areas and for
emergency situations.

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Safe and Reliable Service Brakes
● Exceeds SAE J1473 brake performance standard

● SAE J1473 test summary:
 Truck tested at max. GVW
 Tested on 8-10% grade
 5 consecutive stops from 30 mph (48 km/h)
 Maximum 20 minutes between stops

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Safe and Reliable Service Brakes
SAE = 331 ft Actual = 217 ft
65%
Actual
SAE J1473

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Service Brakes
When should they be used?

● Emergency situations
● Speeds below 8 Mph
● Direction changes
● Loading & dumping locations
● Parking

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Front Service Brakes
● Front inboard-mounted 46.0” (1168 mm) diameter wheel

speed disc brakes with a 3-caliper design on each brake

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Rear Service Brakes
● Rear armature speed brakes feature dual 25” (635 mm)

diameter disc with a single caliper per disc

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Emergency Brakes
● Front, rear, and parking - apply automatically when

hydraulic system pressure drops below the level necessary
to meet secondary stopping requirements.
● Brake accumulators
will store enough
pressure for 26
applications of the
service brakes, for
an emergency.

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Brake Lock
● Hydraulically-applied and Spring released

● Use at shovel and dump.
● Use when exiting the cab,
in conjunction with the
parking brake, for added
safety
DO NOT use alone for parking.

System will bleed down and
release brakes.
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Parking Brake
● Spring-applied and Hydraulically released

● Will release if movement is sensed
● Will not apply if travel speed is .3 mph or more

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Steering
● Accumulator-assisted twin cylinders provide constant rate

steering. Emergency power steering automatically applied
by accumulators

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Hydraulic System

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Hydraulic System Features
● Common tank for steering, hoist and brake systems

● Common fluid for all systems
● Fewer components, less hydraulic hose and tubing
● Reduced maintenance, simple servicing
● Externally mounted filter keeps system clean, easy to
service
● Brake control valves limit oil flow, save horsepower and fuel
(when brakes are not in use)
● Vane-type pump for steering and braking - saves fuel,
increases component life
● Gear-type pump for hoist

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Service Capabilities
● Cooling system 108 U.S. gal (409 L)

● Crankcase * 59 U.S. gal (233 L)
● Hydraulic system 193 U.S. gal (731 L)
● Motor gear box, (each) 10.5 U.S. gal (40 L)
● Fuel 850 U.S. gal (3217 L)
● * Includes lube oil, filters

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WHY DO WE DO A PRE-SHIFT
INSPECTION ?

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730E Electric Truck Pre-Operation Inspection
● Protects you as well as your peers

● Required by law
● Do a complete inspection
● Be aware of your surroundings
● Report safety items

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Inspection Front
● Look to see if anybody is in cab, insure that chock blocks

have been placed.
● Shut off engine by the emergency kill switch on the bumper
before looking at the engine compartment.
● Look for any damage to the front of machine ladders
handholds etc.
Inspection Front
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Inspection Front
● Look at radiator make sure there is no leaks or debris.

● Check all of your lights.
● Check fire extinguisher and fire suppression plunger if
equipped.
● Look under the machine for any major leaks.
Inspection Front
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Inspection Front
At the start of every

shift, clean the air filter
collection cones.

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Inspect Front Brakes (front / rear)
● Disc for signs of heat, bluing, checkering etc.
● Pads for excess

wear.
● Calipers.

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Inspect Front Suspension
● Look for loose bolts.
● Look for proper strut adjustments.
● Look at the inside side-wall of tires, for cuts and oil.
Front and Rear

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Inspect Engine Compartment
● Access ladder and hand holds

● Engine oil level
● Guards and belts
● Engine air intake
tube condition and
dirt build up
● Radiator/engine
compartment for
leaks, trash and
dirt

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Check Oil Level Optional Oil Burn System

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Inspect Steering Linkage
● Loose nuts and bolts

● Pins
● Proper greasing
● Excess wear and play

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Inspect Front Wheel and Tire (front / rear)
● Oil leaks
● Lug nuts none missing all tight
● Rim hardware
● Tires for bubbles and cuts
● Hub oil level full rotated to
bottom
● Hub oil vent plug clean

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Rim Nomenclature

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Inspect Left side
● Steering accumulators for leaks

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Inspect Hydraulic Oil Level
● Engine running
● Body down
● Fluid should be in lower glass
● Never in top glass with engine running

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Inspect Mid- Machine

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Inspect Mid-Machine
● Bed hoist cylinders for leaks and grease

● Underneath Leaks
● Pumps and drive shafts
● Underneath flexible ducting from main blower to final drive
housing, is in good condition

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Inspect Rear Tires And Wheels
● Wheel motor covers and latches (report damaged or

missing covers immediately)
● Lugs loose or missing
● Leakage
● Tires cuts or bubbles
● Rock ejector

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Inspect Rear of Machine
● Rock ejectors
● Suspension height and leakage
● Drag link
● Pins for grease
● Lights
● Dump body hinge pins
getting grease
● Hoist limit switch for
damage

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Inspection Rear hatch
Open rear hatch

● Turn on work light
● Leaks wheel motor mounting
● Brake hoses
● Covers on wheel motor sumps in place
● No rags or tools left behind
● Condition of hatch gasket and report if needed

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Inspect Right Side of Truck

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● *Rear duals - wheels, covers, lugs, tires,

● *Hoist - cylinders, pins, leaks & grease
● Fuel tank and mounts
● Fuel gauge agrees with the one in cab
● *Right front wheel – leaks, steering, brakes, suspension
grease and excessive wear
*Items the same as the left side

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● Insure no damage or debris build up to retarder grids

(Deck Level)
● Hoist and steering filters – behind fuel tank
● Engine compartment and radiator for leaks or debris build
up

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Hoist Filters
Pivot Pin Rear Drive

Housing
Steering/Brake
Filters

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Inspect Lube Systems
Automatic Lubrication Oil burn System

System (optional)

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Before Mounting
● Insure shutdown switch is on
● Insure ladders and hand rails are in good shape and clean
of any foreign materials, such as ice, snow, oil or mud

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Inspection Deck
● Coolant level.
● Fire Suppression.
● Hand rails.
● Mirrors clean.
● Retarder grid covers and air inlet is free of debris.
● All cabinets, good condition.

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Inspection Deck
● Do not open electrical cabinet doors, or grid covers when

the engine is running! Do not climb on or use power cables
as hand holds.
● The engine must be shut down and the system verified at
rest.

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Inspection Deck
● Open doors to Brake cabinet inspect for leaks

● Inspect fire extinguisher and (fire suppression) system if
equipped

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Inspection Cab
● Clean windows and mirrors
● Insure cab is clean of grease, oil, mud and trash
● Adjust seat, steering wheel and mirrors

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Inspection Cab
● Insure all personnel are clear

● Park brake engaged
● Transmission in neutral
● Sound horn to alert area of your intentions
● Key switch on, allow the central warning system to do a
self test all warning lights, gauges and alarm should sound
for approximately. 3 seconds.
● Do Not Start if there is a “Do Not Operate Tag” attached

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Start-Up Safety
● Use horn signals

● Always wear your seatbelt
● Properly adjust seat, joystick console or steering wheel
● Check equipment warning systems for proper operation
● Check back-up alarm
● Ensure that all controls are functioning properly
● Check brakes
● Do Not Start if there is a “Do Not Operate Tag” attached
● Always set the park brake and dump brake before exiting
the cab

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Equipment Safety checks
● Check all gauges and warning lights to insure all systems

operation properly. Pay special attention to steering and
brake circuits. Do Not operate if a brake or steering light is
on.
● All Safety checks on equipment should appear normal.
● Do Not operate truck if a safety item has been found

defective, until it has been repaired.

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Start-Up
● Sound horn to alert area of your intentions.

● Park brake engaged.
● Propel in neutral.
● Turn the key switch to the start position hold until the
engine starts.
● Do not crank engine for more than 30 seconds, allow
starter to cool for two minutes.
● Allow engine and hydraulics to warm before operating.

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Emergency Steering Test
The engine must be shut down with the emergency

kill switch in the cab.
NOTE: If engine dies during operation Do not turn key switch

off and try to re-start ! Steering accumulators will bleed down
and system will fail

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Emergency Steering Test
You should be able to turn the steering wheel to the

right then to the left.
(The standard is 2.5 turns stop to stop while rolling)

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Brake Checks Service Brake
Perform this test with truck parked, on dry level ground.

Always sound horn to alert area of your intentions.
● Sound horn select forward propulsion apply service brake

and release park brake.
● Increase engine rpm to approximately 1200 (particular
models may need to use the over-ride button).
● You will feel wheel motors engage and the truck will try to
move. This test should be done briefly.

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Brake Checks Retarder
● Perform on dry level ground. Sound horn before moving.
● Drive truck forward approximately 10 mph use the dynamic

brake.
● The engine will rev and truck will slow down.

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Brake Checks - Brake Lock and Park Brake
● Travel to steepest area to be used.

● Stop completely using retard and service brake.
● Set the park brake, truck should not move.
● Repeat this procedure using the brake lock switch instead
of the park brake.

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Operation
● Inspect and wear seatbelts

● Insure area is clear before moving
● Adjust mirrors
● Sound horn before moving off

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Operation Safety
● Never operate if a safety item has been found defective,

until it has been repaired.
● MSHA states all operators must be task trained on new or
modified equipment.
● Must be trained before performing a task that they have
never done before.
● Riders must be in the cab and use seatbelt provided.
● Operators need to select the proper speed and maintain
control of their machine at all times.

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Always assess your work area and develop a plan before

starting any job!

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Be Involved Mentally

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Safety

Safety
Operation
● Inspect & wear seatbelts

● Adjust mirrors
● Sound horn before moving off

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Operation

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Cab

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Warning Lights

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Warning Lights

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Warning Lights

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Warning Lights

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Warning Lights

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Warning Lights

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Warning Lights

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Switches

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Switches
F-N-R Selector
RSC off/on switch
Override Switch
Engine Shutdown
Retarder Speed control
Hoist Lever
Window Control Switches

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Operation
● Start on level ground whenever possible

● When starting on a hill
Fully depress service brake pedal and release park brake.
Switch to propel position and increase engine RPM. (particular models
may need to use the over-ride button.)
Once propulsion is sensed completely release brake.

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Operation Dynamic Retarder
● Forward and reverse.

● May not be effective under 3 mph.
● Will not hold truck stationary.
● Will be applied automatically if truck reaches max. speed.
(Speed should be maintained using the retarder controls
listed on the grade/speed chart to determine maximum
safe speed and to avoid an over speed condition).
● Individual Retard pedal (middle) and service brake pedal
(left)
● (Single) Retarder/Service brake pedal upper portion of
travel is retarder and lower modulates the service brakes.
● The Dynamic Retarder should be used to slow the truck as
needed.

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Machine Operation Travel

Safety
Machine Operation Travel
● Be alert and you won’t get hurt.

● Follow traffic patterns.
● Watch for other vehicles.
● General right-of-way is to yield to the left.
● Keep safe speeds for road conditions slick roads, pot holes
or other obstructions can be hazardous.
● Use retarder properly on grades.
● Call for clean-up of spill rock.

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Machine Operation Loading

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Payload Meter

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Payload Meter

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Payload Meter Operation Tips
● Use brake lock switch while loading

● Do not release brake lock while loading
● Do not activate lamp test switch while loading
● Keep loading area as level as possible
● Uneven ground, ruts, berms or carry back can affect
payload accuracy

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Payload Meter Display light
Green – 50% or greater
Amber/Green – 90% or greater
Red/Amber/Green – 105% or greater

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Machine Operation - Loading
● ALWAYS USE BRAKE LOCK, NEVER USE THE PARK

BRAKE. A SUDDEN JOLT MAY CAUSE IT TO RELEASE.
● Be aware of high bank hazards.
● Avoid bunching up.
● Stay in your truck.
● Avoid running over rock debris, wet rocks cut tires 15 to
20% quicker than dry material.
● Avoid blind turns to the right.
● Keep the action in front of you.
● Spot using short moves

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Machine Operation Dump Area

Safety
Machine Operation Dump area
● ALWAYS USE BRAKE LOCK, NEVER USE THE PARK

BRAKE. A SUDDEN JOLT MAY CAUSE IT TO RELEASE.
● Only dump in designated areas.
● Never go behind a dozer without positive confirmation.
● Be aware of edge of berm, sloughs and cracks.
● Do not drag out berm.
● Dump, move forward to clear material, stop and lower bed
before moving off.
● Be aware of overhead hazards when ever bed is raised.
● Axle height berms to be used as guides.

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Shutdown Procedures
● Park on level surface

● Select neutral
● Set park brake and brake lock.
● Run engine for five-minute cool down.
● Check out machine for wear or leaks
● When dismounting use three, (3), points of contact
● Use wheel chocks if not in a parking ditch

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Do’s and Don’ts
DO
● Be aware of surroundings.
● Pre-op inspections.
● Observe safety rules.
● Use proper retarding techniques.
● Always lower bed before leaving dump area.
● Report damage or incidents.
● Smooth steady operation at all times.
● Wear your seat belt.

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Do’s and Don’ts
Do Not!!!
● Run over rocks or debris.
● Try to do all retarding at the bottom of the grade.
● Use the service brakes to maintain speed going down
ramps.
● Bang the berms at the dump area.
● Bounce loads off.
● Travel at excessive speeds.
● Abuse machine

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Procedures for a fire
● Do not panic
● Stop Machine Safely
● Set all brakes
● Turn off key switch
● Activate fire suppression
system
● Evacuate machine and
get a safe distance away.
● Evaluate the situation
before attempting to fight a fire with a handheld extinguisher

Safety
Cost – What Affects It?
● Safety
● Efficiency
● Maintenance
● Availability
● Production

Safety
Controllable Costs
● Incidents
 - Injury
 - Equipment damage
● Truck tires
 - Rock cut
● Short moves
 - Loading
 - Dumping
● Abuse of equipment

Safety
Summary
● Injuries or equipment damage

 = Increased Cost & Lost Production
● Excessive wear and abuse

● Inefficient Operation

Safety
Summary
This training summary is brief, operators need to

read and understand the operators manual.
Remember the operator is responsible for the

equipment they are operating!!!

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730E and 830E

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Electric Drive Truck

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 1

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 2

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 3

Electric Truck Assembly Line

● Komatsu Mining Systems, Inc.

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 4

● Max. GVW 715,000 lb. / 324 318 kg

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 5

● Make and model Komatsu SSA16V159

● Operating cycle 4 Cycle

● Rated brake power 2000 hp (1491 kW) @ 1900 rpm

● Flywheel power 1860 hp (1388 kW) @ 1900 rpm

● Weight (wet) 11,670 lb (5294 kg)

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 6

730E Projected MTBO

Engine 15,000 300 16

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 7

Superior Electric Drive Performance

New 730E Airless Control Cabinet

Airless Reverser G.E. Diagnostic

High Voltage Wheel Motors & Main Main Control

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 9

● G.E. GTA-22 alternator

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 10

● Alternator G.E. GTA-22

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 11

Statex III Two-Digit Display

● Tracks up to 99 display codes

EVENT 88 SEARCH RESET

Most problems can be solved using this display and

● G.E. 788 1800-2100 rpm at full load

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 13

Electric Dynamic Retarder

● Electric retarding is primary means of controlling speed and

● Caution: Grids can

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 14

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 15

Electric Dynamic Retarder

Retarder braking should be used to control speed and

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 17

● All-hydraulic, dry-disc mechanical service brakes are

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 18

Safe and Reliable Service Brakes

● Exceeds SAE J1473 brake performance standard

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 19

Safe and Reliable Service Brakes

SAE = 331 ft Actual = 217 ft

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 20

When should they be used?

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 21

Front Service Brakes

● Front inboard-mounted 46.0” (1168 mm) diameter wheel

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 22

Rear Service Brakes

● Rear armature speed brakes feature dual 25” (635 mm)

KT00105 Technical Training Slide 23

● Front, rear, and parking - apply automatically when