AXLE GP-STEERING 2374510 - Caterpillar

Check if control pattern 1 (Standard) or control pattern 2 (Alternate) is selected before operating the machine.Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual.Failure to understand control functions could result in injury or death.
Joystick Control Selector (If Equipped)
Illustration 1 g03383381The joystick control selector (A) is located on the left side below the operator seat.
Illustration 2 g02742257The machine may be equipped with a joystick control selector (A). The machine control pattern can be varied by turning the valve on the left side behind the operator seat. Position (1) is the factory setting. This is the standard position. Position (2) is the alternate position. The alternate position allows the operator to change the functions of the joysticks.
Loosen wing nut (B).
Move the lever to position (1) or to position (2).
Tighten wing nut (B). Alternate Joystick Control Pattern
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Left-hand joystick
BOOM LOWER (1) - Move the joystick to this position in order to lower the boom.
SWING RIGHT (2) - Move the joystick to this position in order to swing the upper structure to the right.
BOOM RAISE (3) - Move the joystick to this position in order to raise the boom.
SWING LEFT (4) - Move the joystick to this position in order to swing the upper structure to the left.HOLD (9) - When you release the joystick from any position, the joystick will return to the HOLD position. Movement of the structure will stop.
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Right-hand joystick
STICK OUT (5) - Move the joystick to this position in order to move the stick outward.
BUCKET DUMP (6) - Move the joystick to this position in order to dump the bucket or the work tool.
STICK IN (7) - Move the joystick to this position in order to move the stick inward.
BUCKET CLOSE (8) - Move the joystick to this position in order to close the bucket or the work tool.HOLD (9) - When you release the joystick from any position, the joystick will return to the HOLD position. Movement of the structure will stop.Two functions may be performed at the same time by moving the joysticks diagonally.