HOW TO USE YOUR NEXT GEN DOZER MONITOR PART 2

Get to know your Next Gen dozer monitor better by exploring a few more of its features. Find key information about important functions, including your hydraulic lock, bi-directional speeds and blade load monitor.

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Your Cat® dozer’s parking brake and hydraulic lock automatically activate upon shutoff, and the parking brake also switches on anytime the operator exits the seat. When you turn on your machine, the monitor displays indicator lights to remind you these are activated. 

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PARKING BRAKE & HYDRAULIC LOCK

Estimated watch time: 1 minute

Your dozer has four preset bi-directional speeds as well as a custom bi-directional speed function for setting your own forward and reverse speeds. Use the standard presets based on your application or activate the custom setting to set forward and reverse speeds for the precision you need. 

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BI-DIRECTIONAL SPEEDS

Estimated watch time: 2 minutes


Watch this video for information about bi-directional speed selection on your Next Gen dozer monitor.  

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BI-DIRECTIONAL SPEEDS

Estimated watch time: 1 minute

Switch on the intermittent reversing fan to clear debris buildup and optimize engine operation. The fan reverses for 20 or 30 seconds every 20 minutes before it automatically reverts to its standard forward speed.

Need to change the duration or interval of your reversing fan? Do this through the machine settings menu.

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REVERSING FAN 

Estimated watch time: 1 minute

Don’t worry about forgetting to buckle up. As soon as you turn the dozer on, you’ll see a warning light and hear a chime that reminds you to put on your seat belt. 

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SEATBELT

Estimated watch time: 1 minute

The blade load monitor tracks in real time how much load you have on your blade. It helps you see how much more material you can get on your blade to be as efficient and effective as you can without overloading your dozer.  

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BLADE LOAD MONITOR

Estimated watch time: 1 minute


Knowing the ins and outs of your monitor will make your daily work much simpler. To make sure you’ve caught all of our monitor tips, check out Part 1 of our guide. 

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