There is no such thing as a silly question, especially when it comes to operating and maintaining a piece of machinery.
We understand how busy the daily grind can be, so we’ve taken the time to shortlist some of the most common questions – and link you to useful resources – about your machine.
Operating your machine
Your latest Cat machine might be a bit different to what you are used to, which means you’re bound to have questions about operating it to gain the best advantage.
How do I turn on Stick Steer?
- Climb into the machine using three points of contact and start it up.
- Regardless of the previous mode, use foot pedals and travel levers to start.
- To switch to stick steer:
- Press the yellow button on the left-hand joystick.
- Confirm enabling joystick travel when prompted.
Watch the video below for guidance.
Using Stick Steer:
- Once stick steer is enabled, a green icon appears on the monitor.
- Use the left-hand joystick for movement and steering.
- To swing the cab, use the roller on the left-hand side.
- The right-hand joystick remains active for boom and bucket controls.
- Press the trigger underneath to use the roller for stick operation.
Switching Modes and Controlling the Blade:
- Switch between Turtle and Rabbit modes using the switch above the blade lever or the right-hand joystick.
- Access menu settings to switch functionality on the joystick.
- While in excavator mode, the right joystick controls linkage, and in blade mode, it controls the blade.
What are Turtle and Rabbit speed modes?
Whether you need to step it up a gear in turtle speed mode or motor along at speed like a rabbit, the mode and speed selection provides you with the perfect secret for operating success.
- Turtle mode is best for slow travelling across a jobsite or when operating in a tight, enclosed area.
- Rabbit speed mode is best for travelling across the jobsite quickly
How do I turn on blade float?
- Activating blade float is simple – if you’ve completed the steps above, you just need to push the right joystick forward and hit the trigger underneath.
- To switch in and out of stick steer, just hit the yellow button.
- Alternating between the two modes will allow you to go from normal to operational mode for trenching or digging. It will make for a more efficient and comfortable experience.
Operating Cruise Control:
- Activate cruise control while in stick steer mode by pushing the travel joystick forward and pressing the trigger.
- To stop cruise control, move the joystick or push the travel levers forward.
- Reverse is also possible with cruise control.