OM3043 06/06 Operation - Section 30 Operating Instructions Page 30-7 LOADING 1. Pull into the loading area with caution. Remain at a safe distance while the truck ahead is being loaded. 6. DO NOT stop or park on a haul road unless unavoidable. If you must stop, move the truck to a safe place, apply the parking brake, and shut the engine off before leaving the cab. Chock the wheels securely, and notify maintenance per- sonnel for assistance. 2. DO NOT drive over unprotected power cables. 3. When approaching or leaving a loading area, watch for other vehicles and for personnel work- ing in the area. 7.
Before starting up or down a grade, maintain a speed that will ensure safe driving and provide effective retarding. Refer to the grade/speed decal in the operator's cab. 4. When pulling in under a loader or shovel, follow the spotter or shovel operator signals. The truck operator may speed up loading by observing the location and loading cycle of the truck being loaded ahead. Then follow a similar pattern. 8. When operating the truck in darkness, or when visibility is poor, DO NOT move the truck unless all the headlights, clearance lights, and tail lights are on. DO NOT back the truck if the back-up horn or lights are inoperative. Dim the headlights when meeting oncoming vehicles. 5.
When the truck is being loaded, the operator must stay in the truck cab with the engine on. Place the selector switch in NEUTRAL, and apply the brake lock. 9. If the emergency steering light and/or low brake pressure warning light illuminate during opera- tion, immediately steer the truck to a safe stop- ping area, away from other traffic. 6. When loaded, drive away from the shovel quickly, but with extreme caution. HAULING 10. The Statex III w/fuel enhancement system mon- itors wheel motor, ambient, and static exciter temperatures. If any one of these values is out- side the limits established, the Statex III con- trols will cause the engine to increase to 1650 rpm.
Normal engine rpm for haul road/retarding operation is 1250 rpm. 1. Stay alert! Drive with extreme caution. Cab doors must remain closed at all times if the truck is in motion or unattended. 2. Obey all road signs. Operate the truck in a con- trolled manner. Govern the truck speed by the road conditions, weather, and visibility. Report haul road conditions immediately. Muddy or icy roads, pot holes, or other obstructions can present hazards. 11. When the maximum truck speed is reached, haul trucks equipped with Statex III w/fuel enhancement (fuel saver) system will experi- ence a decrease in engine rpm. 3. When backing the truck, give the back-up signal three sounds of the horn.
When starting for- ward, two sounds of the horn. These signals must be given each time the truck is moved for- ward or backward. NOTE: This is different from trucks equipped with Statex II or Statex III without fuel enhancement, which increase rpm upon reaching the speed limit. 4. Use extreme caution when approaching a haul road intersection. Maintain a safe distance from oncoming vehicles. PASSING 1. DO NOT pass another truck on a hill or blind curve! 5. Maintain a safe distance of 15 m (50 ft) when following another vehicle. When driving down- hill, maintain a distance of 30 m (100 ft). 2. Before passing, ensure the road ahead is clear.
If a disabled truck is blocking your lane, slow down and pass with extreme caution. 3. Use only the areas designated for passing.