M318 and M320 Excavators Caterpillar

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LOWER (1) - Push the lever forward in order to lower the blade or the stabilizers. Release the lever. The lever will return to HOLD.

HOLD (2) - Release the lever from RAISE or from LOWER. The lever will return to the HOLD position. The blade or stabilizer movement will stop.

RAISE (3) - Pull back on the lever in order to raise the blade or the stabilizers. Release the lever. The lever will return to the HOLD position.

Blade/Stabilizer Switch (If Equipped)

Each switch controls a single stabilizer. This allows quick levelling of the excavator on uneven ground.

Move the switch to the LOCKED position in order to prevent the movement of a single stabilizer. Move the switch to the UNLOCKED position in order to allow the movement of a single stabilizer.

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Blade/Stabilizer switch (4) - Left front stabilizer

Blade/Stabilizer switch (5) - Right front stabilizer

Blade/Stabilizer switch (6) - Left rear stabilizer

Blade/Stabilizer switch (7) - Right rear stabilizer

Note: If the machine is equipped with a front blade, the blade/stabilizer switch (5) functions as a lockout for the blade.

Note: If the machine is equipped with a rear blade, the blade/stabilizer switch (7) functions as a lockout for the blade.