Caterpillar Releases DIY Maintenance Videos
Owners of Caterpillar equipment who do their own maintenance now have access to videos and blogs that support those efforts.
The company has created a library of YouTube videos and a blog site offering step-by-step instructions. The how-to instructional videos provide simple, clear, and easy-to-follow instructions for common maintenance, repair, and inspection tasks, according to the company, and were developed by Caterpillar experts.
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“Customers can view these short how-to videos with the goal of making it simple, clear, and easy for them to maintain their Cat equipment,” said Jay Ramasamy, VP sales and marketing, in a statement. “They were developed in direct response to what people are requesting most for common repair and inspection items. They are designed to help save customers’ time and money and assist those who prefer to do their own maintenance at a time that’s convenient with their production schedule.”
The library contains 60 videos, which are subtitled in 23 languages. The blog articles break down inspection, maintenance and repair, and replacement information into easily understandable steps, according to the company.
The maintenance information applies to all machines in general and are not specific to a particular model or type, and they cover everything from maintaining dozer precision cutting edges to installing batteries.
Information beyond maintenance
The library also offers instructions on how to install various Cat upgrade kits, such as light guards, cab guards, and fire extinguisher mounts. It also provides guidance for selecting steel tracks as well as an overview of rubber track designs, how they function, and options.
Users can shop for the correct replacement parts or contact a Cat dealer directly from the article. “If the task requires a part or the repair becomes more involved than the customer anticipated, we have designed the blog site to allow the customer to quickly get the additional support they need,” Ramasamy said.
