345C Excavators Caterpillar


Joystick Controls

Usage:

345C MH D3S

Rotating Grapple Joysticks

The machine control pattern can be varied by changing the hydraulic hose connections. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for the procedure.



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SAE pattern

The machine control pattern is initially set at the factory to the SAE system, as shown. The pattern on the left pertains to the left joystick and the pattern on the right pertains to the right joystick.

Stick Out (1) - Move the joystick to this position in order to move the stick outward.

Swing Right (2) - Move the joystick to this position in order to swing the upper structure to the right.

Stick In (3) - Move the joystick to this position in order to move the stick inward.

Swing Left (4) - Move the joystick to this position in order to swing the upper structure to the left.

Boom Lower (5) - Move the joystick to this position in order to lower the boom.

Grapple Open (6) - Move the joystick to this position in order to open the grapple.

Boom Raise (7) - Move the joystick to this position in order to raise the boom.

Grapple Close (8) - Move the joystick to this position in order to close the grapple.

HOLD (9) - When you release the joysticks from any position, the joysticks will return to the HOLD position. Movement of the upper structure will stop.

Two functions may be performed at the same time by moving a joystick diagonally.



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(A) Left Joystick
(B) Right Joystick

Grapple Rotate Counterclockwise (10) - Press the upper right side switch on the top of the left joystick in order to rotate the grapple counterclockwise.

Horn (12) - Press the lower switch on the top of the left joystick in order to activate the horn.

Grapple Rotate Clockwise (13) - Press the upper left side switch on the top of the right joystick in order to rotate the grapple clockwise.

AEC Switch (14) - Press the lower switch on the top of the right joystick in order to activate low engine speed. Press the switch again in order to activate high engine speed.

Magnet Joysticks

Before operating the magnet, make sure that the grapple/magnet switch is in the MAGNET position.

Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Grapple and Magnet Control" for more information on the grapple/magnet switch.

The machine control pattern can be varied by changing the hydraulic hose connections. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for the procedure.



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SAE pattern

The machine control pattern is initially set at the factory to the SAE system, as shown. The pattern on the left pertains to the left joystick and the pattern on the right pertains to the right joystick.

Stick Out (1) - Move the joystick to this position in order to move the stick outward.

Swing Right (2) - Move the joystick to this position in order to swing the upper structure to the right.

Stick In (3) - Move the joystick to this position in order to move the stick inward.

Swing Left (4) - Move the joystick to this position in order to swing the upper structure to the left.

Boom Lower (5) - Move the joystick to this position in order to lower the boom.

Boom Raise (7) - Move the joystick to this position in order to raise the boom.

HOLD (9) - When you release the joysticks from any position, the joysticks will return to the HOLD position. Movement of the upper structure will stop.

Two functions may be performed at the same time by moving a joystick diagonally.



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(A) Left Joystick
(B) Right Joystick

Magnet OFF (11) - Press the switch on the front of the left joystick in order to turn off the magnet.

Horn (12) - Press the lower switch on the top of the left joystick in order to activate the horn.

AEC Switch (14) - Press the lower switch on the top of the right joystick in order to activate low engine speed. Press the switch again in order to activate high engine speed.

Magnet ON (15) - Press the switch on the front of the right joystick in order to turn on the magnet.

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