BODY ASSEM. 9P5368 - Caterpillar

Wheel Steer Machines
Steering Wheel (1) - The directional steering of the machine is controlled by the steering wheel. The direction the steering wheel is turned is the direction the machine will turn.The steering frame lock link must be removed to steer the machine. See Before Starting the Engine for information. Left Turn - Move the steering wheel in a counterclockwise direction to steer the machine to the left. The further the steering wheel is turned in a counterclockwise direction, the sharper the left turn. Right Turn - Move the steering wheel in a clockwise direction to steer the machine to the right. The further the steering wheel is turned in a clockwise direction, the sharper the right turn.Single Joystick Control Lever (R2900-101 to 161)
SMCS Code: 5063
The standard joystick control lever is a pull-back-to-raise, push-forward-to-lower type.Certain mining regulations require machines to be equipped with a push-right-to-raise, pull-left-to-lower type.Before operating the machine, ensure you are familiar with the operation of the type of joystick control lever on your machine.
Single Joystick Control Lever - Standard Type
The single joystick control lever performs the functions as listed below. FLOAT (1) - Push the joystick all the way forward into the detent, for FLOAT. The bucket will lower to the ground and move up and down following the ground contour.The lever will remain in FLOAT until pulled out of the detent. The lever will then return to HOLD when released.
NEVER use FLOAT position to lower a loaded bucket. Machine damage can result from bucket falling too fast.
LOWER (2) - Push the lever forward to lower the bucket. The