Mirrors, Windows, And Lights; In The Operator's Cab - Before Starting The Engine; Seat Belts; Operating The Machine - Komatsu 730E Shop Manual

Mirrors, Windows, And Lights

• Remove any dirt from the surface of the
windshield, cab windows, mirrors, and lights.
Good visibility may prevent an accident.
• Adjust the mirrors to a position where the
operator can see best from the operator's seat.
• Ensure the headlights, work lights, tail and stop
lights (1, Figure 3-1), turn signal and clearance
lights (2), and backup lights (3) are in proper
working order. Ensure that the machine is
equipped with the proper work lamps needed for
the operating conditions. Verify backup alarms
(4) are in proper working order.
• Replace any broken mirrors, windows, or lights.
FIGURE 3-1. REAR LIGHTS
1. Brake Lights
2. Retard Lights
In The Operator's Cab - Before Starting The
Engine
• DO NOT leave tools or spare parts lying around
or allow trash to accumulate in the cab of the
truck. Keep all unauthorized reading material out
of the truck cab.
• Keep the cab floor, controls, steps, and handrails
free of oil, grease, snow, and excess dirt.
• Read and understand the contents of the
Operation and Maintenance manual. Read the
safety and operating instructions with special
attention. Become thoroughly acquainted with all
the gauges, instruments, and controls before
operating the truck.
• Read and understand the warning and caution
decals in the operator's cab.
• Ensure the steering wheel, horn, controls, and
pedals are free of any oil, grease, or mud.
• Check the windshield wiper, the condition of the
wiper blades, and the washer fluid reservoir level.
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3. Backup Light
4. Backup Alarm
General Safety & Operation
• Be familiar with all steering and brake system
controls, warning devices, road speeds, and
loading capabilities before operating the truck.

Seat Belts

• On both driver and passenger seats, check the
seat belt fabric, buckle, all belt retractors and
hardware for damage or wear. Replace any worn
or damaged parts immediately.
• Even if there are no signs of damage, replace
both driver and passenger seat belts 5 years after
seat belt manufacture, or every 3 years after start
of use, whichever comes first. The passenger
seat belt date of manufacture label is sewn into
the seat belt near the buckle. The driver seat belt
date of manufacture label is sewn into the back of
the seat belt.

OPERATING THE MACHINE

Starting The Engine

• DO NOT attempt to start the machine by shorting
across the starter terminals. This may cause a
fire, or serious injury or death, to anyone in the
machine's path.
• Check for people and objects that remain on or
around the truck.
• DO NOT start the engine if a warning tag has
been attached to the controls.
• When starting the engine, sound the horn as an
alert.
• Start and operate the machine only while seated
in the operator's seat.
• DO NOT allow any unauthorized persons in the
operator's compartment or any other place on the
machine.
• For machines equipped with a back-up alarm,
check that the alarm works properly.
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