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Prevent Irrigation System Damage This Winter
The irrigation system that provides your lawn, nursery, or crops with life-sustaining water throughout the growing season is susceptible to significant winter damage if all the water isn’t removed from the complex network of under- and above-ground pipes and hoses before temperatures fall below freezing. And, contrary to popular belief, simply “winterizing” the system by…
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VisionLink Video Series
We’re rolling out a five-part series of videos to help you gain a better understanding of the new Cat® VisionLink® product and how its robust data will enable you to make better decisions and remove guesswork from fleet management.
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Be Wary Of Winter’s Hold On Your Machinery
Get a jump on winterizing your equipment so you don’t get left out in the cold. Take the proper precautions and your equipment will persist through the most frigid conditions. Get Things Started If your fleet sits in the cold all night your machinery will need time to get warmed up. Fluids need to circulate,…
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How to Maintain Cat® Steel Tracks
Your equipment’s steel track is essential to its productivity. That’s why in this two-minute video, we’re sharing best practices for taking care of the track and its components. You’ll see why a daily track check is important, how cleaning debris from the track can help you spot problems and prevent…
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How to Test the Service Brake on Cat® Equipment
Follow the step-by-step instructions in this video to test your equipment’s service brake hold and learn how to gauge brake wear after removing the service brake indicator cap. The wear indicator pin provides an easy, visual check if whether there’s enough brake life remaining or of it’s time to call Carter Machinery for a brake…
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How to Maintain Cat® Rubber Tracks
One of the easiest and most important maintenance activities that can protect and extend the life of Cat rubber tracks is a daily visual inspection that looks for signs of damage, including cuts or abrasions. Watch the video for more invaluable maintenance tips, including how to measure and adjust track tension to prevent wear and…
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How to Service Ultra-High-Efficiency Cat® Filters
Ultra-High-Efficiency (UHE) Cat filters last longer than standard filters and excel at trapping contaminants – such as dirt and engine soot – that could harm the engine. This video explains how either a mechanical or electronic indicator will tell you it’s time to service the equipment’s UHE filter, and how to test to see if…
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HOW TO SERVICE THE CAT® PRE-CLEANER ON AN ENGINE AIR FILTER
The pre-cleaner on your Cat machine helps extend engine air filter life as much as three times by trapping and ejecting debris before it ever reaches the air filter. Check out this video that shows you how to clear the pre-cleaner’s ports so debris can flow, and provides tips for removing stubborn debris without damaging…
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HOW TO INSPECT THE MAGNETIC PLUGS ON YOUR CAT® DRIVETRAIN
The multiple magnetic plugs on Cat drivetrains should be checked every 500 hours, or at intervals listed in your Operation and Maintenance Manual. This video demonstrates how to remove the plugs and classify the debris deposit that’s present under one of five Caterpilllar® wear ratings, and explains when it’s time to take your equipment out…
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How to Use Cat® Extreme Application Grease
Cat Extreme Application Grease is designed to stay where it’s placed, resisting water washout and protecting against rust as it lubricates joints. There are two types of grease, and this video will show you how to decide which one you should be using, even as you grease five times less frequently thanks to the grease’s…
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