Service Tips

Get a Good Oil Sample

The purity of the oil sample you send to Cashman is vital for detecting potential problems. In order for your technicians to extract the fluids in a contamination-free manner, we recommend you follow the step-by-step Cat Oil Sample Guidelines.

Protect U/C Components

Whether your machine travels on steel or rubber tracks, its undercarriage components take a beating. You can't prevent them from wearing out all together, but improving operating techniques is one of the most effective and inexpensive ways to prevent premature wear.

Click here for more info on protecting steel tracks, extending the life of rubber tracks, and generally thinking outside the cab.

Hydraulics Contamination

Always carefully examine your hydraulics. If you see an oil ring on the cylinder or dirt stuck to the seal, these could be signs you have a small oil leak. Don't ignore it! Oil getting out means dirt is getting in. By fixing hydraulic leaks immediately, you'll save a great deal of time and money by preventing your entire hydraulic oil system from being contaminated.

Need to know more about effective hydraulics system management? Click Here for Cat Hydraulic Systems Information.

Hose Rub

Do you examine your hoses during your daily machine walk-around? You should! Carefully examine your hoses for "rubbing" or spots where a layer of the hose has worn away. This weakened area could break at any time, which would create a hazardous situation on the jobsite, to both the environment and your employees. Avoid oil spills and out-of-control machines by carefully inspecting all hoses.

SIS Web

Are you using Cashman's SIS Web application? If you're signed up to PartStore, you should be taking advantage of this free service! It provides technical info and parts manuals, automatically updated by Cat on a daily basis.

Need more info on SIS Web? Email us!

PM Intervals

Scheduling timely preventive maintenance (PM) services helps minimize downtime and boosts productivity by putting you in control of repairs and maintenance. Consult your Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM) for your machine's ideal PM intervals.

Find Maintenance Intervals here!

Reusable Hose Couplings

The unique two-piece design of the Cat Reusable Couplings for XT Hoses can save you an average of 30% or more off the cost of assemblies with permanent couplings. They're also guaranteed against failure.

Click here for more information on Reusable Hose Couplings.

Air Filter Indicators

Want to get 100% life from your air filter? Use the Cat Air Filter Service Indicator to get an accurate reading of how much life remains in your filter. By eliminating over- or under-servicing, you get the lowest possible cost per hour from your machine.

Click here for more information on Air Filter Indicators.

Grease

Experiencing excessive component wear, such as galling or scaring? Try a grease better suited to higher temperatures, like Cat Ultra 5Moly (-22 ° to 122° F) or Cat Desert Gold Grease (-4° to 140° F).

Click here for more information on Cat Grease.