Technical Training

Electrical / Electronics

This course will be geared toward the electrician and will cover the areas required to repair and maintain the electrical and propulsion systems of a LeTourneau front-end loader or dozer.

Areas to be covered include LINCS^® theory, navigation, and controls, CAN (Controller Area Network) theory and topology, LeTourneau schematics and Interconnection wiring diagrams, SCR or SR motor control and high voltage components. These topics are covered in a classroom environment and then reinforced with hands on simulator exercises in a controlled lab environment.

Hydraulics / Air Systems / Mechanical

This course is geared toward the mechanic and will cover areas required to maintain and repair the mechanical and hydraulic systems of the LeTourneau front-end loader or dozer.

Areas to be covered include LINCS^® theory, navigation, and controls as it is related to the hydraulic and mechanical systems of the machine. This course also covers machine schematics to the 24VDC level, LINCS^® over hydraulic control circuits, hydraulic components and circuits, machine cooling systems, and air systems.

Our Factory Training Facility, located in Longview, Texas, is a state of the art training center complete with digital projection, touch screen whiteboards, and a recently expanded lab area. This lab area includes a working LeTourneau Electric Powered Propulsion System for several types of equipment. The facility also offers a board-mounted hydraulic system simulator, and a digital LINCS^® training system.

These guidelines are offered to help you, as a student, get the most out of your stay while attending a LeTourneau Technical Maintenance Training course.

Class Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. with one hour for lunch

Break times are not rigid, but in general, there are two in the morning and two in the afternoon.

Dress is casual, but since the lab will be used as much as possible, work clothes are required. Safety shoes and safety glasses are also required for factory and lab areas and are to be brought by each trainee.

Meals are the student's responsibility unless otherwise agreed upon prior to the start of the course.

Classes are informal and open discussions are common. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions as part of the learning process.

LeTourneau Mining Products policy prohibits smoking inside any office building or classroom facility.

If an attendee becomes ill, he/she should report his/her condition to the instructor for assistance. LeTourneau does not pay any medical expenses; however, we will assist in getting the student to a proper medical facility.

Should you have any other questions not addressed here, please feel free to contact us at 903-237-7070.