BEFORE OPERATION

Operation and Maintenance

Manual Excerpt

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Operation and
Maintenance
Manual
777F OEM Off-Highway Truck
JXP1-Up (Machine)

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Daily Inspection
Before Operation SMCS Code: 1000; 7000

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Mounting and Dismounting Diesel engine exhaust contains products of com-

bustion which may be harmful to your health
SMCS Code: 7000
Always start and operate the engine in a well-ven-
tilated area and, if in an enclosed area, vent the
exhaust to the outside.

A raised body (bed) may fall unexpectedly and

without warning resulting in personal injury or
death.

When it is necessary to work under the truck with

the body (bed) raised, install the body (bed) retain-
ing pins through the pin bores in the frame and the
retaining brackets on the body.
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Note: The OEM Off-Highway Truck may be equipped
Use steps and handholds whenever you mount with either a truck body or a water tank. The operation
the machine. Use steps and handholds whenever of the water tank is very similar to the operation of
you dismount the machine. Before you mount the the truck body.
machine, clean the step and the handholds. Inspect
the step and handholds. Make all necessary repairs. For maximum service life of the machine, make a
thorough walk-around inspection before you mount
Face the machine whenever you mount the machine the machine.
and whenever you dismount the machine. Maintain a
three-point contact with the step and with handholds. Look around the machine and under the machine.
Inspect the condition of all major components. Look
Note: Three-point contact can be two feet and one for the following discrepancies:
hand. Three-point contact can also be one foot and
two hands.
• Loose bolts
Do not mount a moving machine. Do not dismount a
moving machine. Never jump off the machine. Do
• Trash buildup
not try to mount the machine when you carry tools
or supplies. Do not try to dismount the machine
• Oil, coolant, or fuel leaks
when you are carrying tools or supplies. Use a hand
line to pull equipment onto the platform. Do not
• Broken parts or worn parts
use any controls as handholds when you enter the
operator compartment or when you exit the operator
• Cracks in the frame or crack in the truck body
compartment.
• Crack in the water tank
Note: Rust behind a bolt may indicate that the bolt is
loose. Shiny metal areas around a bolt may indicate
that the bolt is loose.

Remove any trash and any debris. Report any

condition that requires service to the shop. Make
sure that any necessary repairs are completed before
you operate the machine.
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Note: If the machine is equipped with an engine • Check the lights for proper operation and inspect
block heater, first connect the one end of the power the lights for damage.
cable to the engine block heater. Next, connect the
other end of the power cable to the power outlet. • Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
Before starting the machine or moving the machine,
disconnect the end of the power cable from the power
outlet. Then, disconnect the other end of the power
Inspection After Engine Starting
cable from the engine block heater.
• Test the indicators and gauges.
Perform all daily service requirements at the begining
of each shift. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance • Test the service brakes and test the secondary
brakes.
Manual for the procedures.
• Test the primary steering and test the secondary
Inspection Before Engine Starting steering.

• Inspect the steering cylinders and tie rods for wear • Check the engine air filter service indicator (if
and inspect the steering cylinders and tie rods for equipped).
damage.
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• Visually inspect the tires for damage, excessive
wear and indications of low tire pressure. Engine Exhaust (Diverter)
• Check all grease fittings for leaks or damage. (If Equipped)
• Inspect hoses, tubes, lines, and hydraulic cylinders. SMCS Code: 1061; 1062

• Check the oil level in the hoist, torque converter,

and brake tank.
• Check the oil level in the transmission tank.
• Drain water and sediment from the fuel tank.
• Drain water from the fuel system water separator.
• Check the suspension cylinders for leaks and for
damage. Make sure that the suspension cylinders
are not collapsed. Make sure that the suspension
cylinder rods are properly extended.
Avoid contact with hot surfaces. Exhaust piping
and engine components become hot during en-
gine operation and cool slowly after engine shut-
down. Any contact with hot surfaces can cause se-
vere burns.
The exhaust diverter can be set to allow the engine
exhaust to flow through either the dump body or the
side discharge port.

• Inspect the hoist cylinders for leaks or damage.

• Check the coolant level in the radiator.
• Make sure that the ladders and hand rails are
secure.

• Check the oil level in the steering tank.

• Check the level of the engine oil.
• Adjust the mirrors and clean the mirrors for proper
vision.

• Make sure that the windows are clean.

• Inspect the seat belt for damage and inspect the
seat belt for proper operation.

• Test the backup alarm.

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In order to change the path of the engine exhaust,

perform the following steps:

1. Remove four bolts (1) and four washers.

2. Rotate the handle (2) on the exhaust diverter.

a. When the handle on the exhaust diverter is

HORIZONTAL, the exhaust will flow through
the side discharge port.

b. When the handle on the exhaust diverter is

VERTICAL, the exhaust will flow through the
dump body.

3. Install the bolts and the washers.