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FOREWORD
FOREWORD
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This manual is written for use by the operator and/or the service technician and is designed to help these persons
become fully knowledgeable of the truck and all its systems in order to keep it operating safely and efficiently.
All operators and maintenance personnel must read and understand the materials in this manual before
operating the truck or performing maintenance and/or operational checks on the truck. All safety notices,
warnings and cautions are to be understood and followed when operating or accomplishing repairs on the truck.
The illustrations used in this manual are typical of the component shown and may not be an exact reproduction
of what is found on the truck.
A product identification plate is located on the frame in front of the right side front wheel and designates the
truck model number, product identification number (vehicle serial number), and maximum GVW (Gross Vehicle
Weight) rating.
The KOMATSU truck model designation consists of three numbers and one letter (i.e. 830E).
The three numbers represent the basic truck model.
The letter "M", when present, designates a Mechanical drive system;
The letter "E", when present, designates an Electrical wheel motor drive system.
The product identification number (vehicle serial number) contains information which will identify the original
manufacturing bill of material for this unit. This complete number will be necessary for proper ordering of many
service parts and/or warranty consideration.
The GVW is what determines the load on the drive train, frame, tires, and other components. The vehicle design
and application guidelines are sensitive to the total maximum GVW. GVW is TOTAL WEIGHT: the Empty Vehicle
Weight + the fuel & lubricants + the payload.
To determine allowable payload: Service all lubricants for proper level and fill fuel tank of empty truck (which
includes all accessories, body liners, tailgates, etc.) and then weigh truck. Record this value and subtract from
the GVW rating. The result is the allowable payload.
NOTE: Accumulations of mud, frozen material, etc. become a part of the GVW and reduces allowable payload.
To maximize payload and to keep from exceeding the GVW rating, these accumulations should be removed as
often as practical.
Exceeding the allowable payload will reduce expected life of truck components.
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Unsafe use of this machine may cause serious injury or death.
personnel must read and understand this manual before operating or maintaining this machine.
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This manual should be kept in or near the machine for reference, and periodically reviewed by all
personnel who will come into contact with it.
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INTRODUCTION
Operators and maintenance
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