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M400W Skid Loader: Stop Needless Battery Replacement!
September 14, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 779 (Oct 17), p. 17. Operators, it’s no secret that M400W compact-skid loaders have an ongoing problem with battery drain. Most use the yellow-top Optima batteries... MORE

CAT Construction Equipment: Replacing Valve Filter Saves Bucks
June 22, 2020 — If you’ve got a newer piece of CAT construction equipment—like the 120M road grader, 924H wheel loader, D7R II dozer or 621G scraper—you’ve no doubt noticed they come equipped with an ether start aid valve, NSN 4820-01-551-9292... MORE

966H Wheel Loader: What’s That Squeaky Noise?
June 15, 2020 — Operators, you’ll know it when you hear it. That loud squeaky noise on your 966H wheel loader’s bucket is the pivot pins and lift arms screaming for attention. Without regular lube, the bucket starts to squeak when it’s raised or lowered... MORE

Backhoe Loader (BHL): Avoid Turbo Burnout!
June 12, 2020 — For you newly-trained backhoe loader (BHL) operators, remember to use the fuel pump solenoid switch to prime and protect the BHL’s turbocharger. The switch is located to the right and just below the steering wheel. Holding the switch down shuts off the engine’s prime fuel pump... MORE

BHL: Backhoe Loader Support
October 23, 2019 — When you need repair parts, troubleshooting help or maintenance services for your backhoe loader (BHL), the first stop is TM 5-2420-231-24P (Jun 13). If you need help beyond the TM, remember to use your TACOM Logistics Assistance Representative (LAR)... MORE

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