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16V159 ENGINE This material is proprietary to Komatsu America Corp. and is not to be reproduced, used, or disclosed except in accordance with written authorization from Komatsu America Corp. It is our policy to improve our products whenever it is possible and practical to do so. We reserve the right to make changes or improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to install such changes on products sold previously.
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Ventilation For Enclosed Areas ................... 3-5 Mirrors, Windows, And Lights ..................... 3-5 Before Starting The Engine ....................3-5 Seat Belts And Tethers....................... 3-5 Emergency Egress Ladders ....................3-6 OPERATING THE MACHINE......................3-7 General Information ......................3-7 730E-8 Find manuals at https://best-manuals.com...
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Jump Starting With Jumper Cables ................... 3-18 Jump Starting With Receptacles ..................3-18 WHEN REPAIRS ARE NECESSARY ..................... 3-20 Observe The Following Precautions.................. 3-20 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS......................3-21 Preliminary Procedures Before Welding Or Performing Maintenance ........3-21 730E-8 Find manuals at https://best-manuals.com...
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Lowering The Dump Body (When Dumping Over A Berm Or Into A Crusher)....... 5-17 SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER OR LOSS OF DRIVE SYSTEM FUNCTION ....5-18 EMERGENCY STEERING SYSTEM ..................5-18 Operation ........................5-18 Pre-Operation Testing ...................... 5-18 730E-8 Find manuals at https://best-manuals.com...
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Keyswitch Input ....................... 5-45 Payload Meter (PLM) Power..................... 5-46 SCOREBOARD ........................5-46 OPERATOR’S DISPLAY AND SWITCH ................... 5-46 Setting The Operator ID ....................5-46 Load And Ton Counter ..................... 5-46 Viewing Live Sensor Data ....................5-47 730E-8 Find manuals at https://best-manuals.com...
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Field Software Update Procedure ..................5-75 AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM................... 5-84 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................... 5-84 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION....................5-84 Filter ..........................5-85 Hydraulic Motor and Pump ....................5-85 Grease Reservoir ......................5-85 Pressure Reducing Valve ....................5-85 730E-8 Find manuals at https://best-manuals.com...
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Hoist Control Lever ......................6-7 Raising The Dump Body ....................6-8 Lowering The Dump Body ....................6-8 Window Control Switches....................6-8 Data Store Button ......................6-8 Fire Suppression Control Outlet..................6-8 Communication Radio Outlet ....................6-8 730E-8 Find manuals at https://best-manuals.com...
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KOMTRAX Plus Downloading Procedure ................6-30 Location Of Downloaded Files ..................6-30 UPLOADING KOMTRAX Plus DATA ..................6-31 ORBCOMM ..........................6-33 KOMATSU WIRELESS BRIDGE (KWB) ..................6-34 General Information ......................6-34 VHMS DOWNLOADS......................6-34 General Information ......................6-34 VHMS Downloading Procedure ..................6-35 ONBOARD CONTROLLER ACCESS ..................
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Dynamic Retarding Grid......................8-2 Brake System .......................... 8-2 SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 8-3 Engine............................. 8-3 AC Electric Drive System ......................8-3 Dynamic Retarding........................8-3 Battery Electric System......................8-3 Service Capacities........................8-3 Hydraulic Systems........................8-3 Service Brakes......................... 8-4 Parking Brake .......................... 8-4 Steering........................... 8-4 730E-8...
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Supported USB Devices ......................9-10 Supported File Types......................9-10 Connecting a USB Device....................... 9-10 Accessing USB Folders ......................9-10 Accessing USB Playlists ......................9-10 Scanning a USB Device......................9-11 AUXILIARY DEVICE OPERATION....................9-12 BLUETOOTH OPERATION ......................9-13 Bluetooth Menu........................9-13 730E-8...
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Turning off or Snoozing an Activated Alarm ............... 9-17 USER MENU ......................... 9-17 Adjusting User Settings ....................9-17 User Adjustment Options ....................9-17 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................9-19 Radio Troubleshooting......................9-19 CD Player Troubleshooting ..................... 9-19 iPod Troubleshooting......................9-20 USB Troubleshooting......................9-20 Bluetooth Troubleshooting ...................... 9-21 730E-8...
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(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;...
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WARNING identifies a specific potential hazard WHICH COULD RESULT in either INJURY OR DEATH if proper precautions are not taken. • CAUTION is used for general reminders of proper safety practices OR to direct the reader’s attention to avoid unsafe or improper practices which may result in damage to the machine. 730E-8...
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INTRODUCTION TRUCK MODEL ILLUSTRATION TRUCK MODEL ILLUSTRATION B.3-0000051688 730E-8...
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INTRODUCTION WARNINGS WARNINGS F.3-0000051687 This material is proprietary to Komatsu America Corp (KAC), and is not to be reproduced, used, or disclosed except in accordance with written authorization from KAC. It is the policy of the company to improve products whenever it is possible and practical to do so.
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Komatsu products and place the operator and others in danger should the part fail. Komatsu is also aware of repair companies that will rework or modify an OEM part for reuse in critical systems. Komatsu does not generally authorize such repairs or modifications for the same reasons as noted above.
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INTRODUCTION NON-OEM PARTS IN CRITICAL SYSTEMS 730E-8...
NOTE: This list represents the current engineering will be to one of the following tables. Do not approved sources for use in Komatsu manufacture. It use standard values to replace specific torque is not exclusive. Other products may meet the same values in assembly instructions.
In the following table under “Capscrew Size”, the first number represents the shank diameter (mm). The second number represents thread pitch in millimeters. Example: M20 x 2.25 M20 = shank diameter (20 mm) 2.25 = thread pitch in millimeters 730E-8...
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