Milton CAT 962K - Manual (Page 13)

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Save Time and Money by Working Smart
Data from customer machines show Cat wheel loaders are among the most fuel efficient machines in the industry.
Several features contribute to this excellent fuel efficiency:
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Performance Series Buckets – Deliver faster fill times and better material retention, ultimately reducing cycle times while
improving productivity and fuel efficiency.
• Load-Sensing Hydraulics – Provides only the hydraulic flow required by the implement and steering systems for improved
fuel efficiency and greater rimpull.
• ACERT™ Engine – Power dense engine enables a more fuel-efficient method to meet emissions regulations.
• Fuel Management System (FMS) – Optimizes power for maximum fuel savings with minimal impact on production.
• Engine Idle Shutdown – Automatic engine and electrical system shutdown conserves fuel.
• Torque Converter – Transfers more power to the ground and optimizes fuel efficiency in all applications.
• Shift Strategy – Reduced torque interruption increases driveline efficiency, conserving fuel. Auto 1-4 transmission mode
keeps engine rpm low, reducing fuel consumption while delivering optimal machine performance.
Machine configuration, operator technique, and job site layout can impact fuel consumption by as much as 30 percent.
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Machine Configuration – Select the correct work tool and tire type based on machine application. Radial tires are preferred;
ensure proper inflation pressures. Heavier tires burn more fuel. Keep engine rpm low by using auto 1-4 transmission mode.
• Job Site Layout – Spot loading targets in the right position. Avoid traveling more than twice the machine length during
short cycle loading. Reduce transport distance for load and carry cycles by optimizing job site layout.
• Loading Bucket – Load in first gear and keep engine rpm low. Raise and tilt bucket smoothly and do not use a “pumping”
motion. Avoid lift lever detent and use transmission neutralizer.
• Loading Truck or Hopper – Do not raise the work tool any higher than necessary. Keep engine rpm low and unload
in controlled manner.
• Idle – Set the parking brake to engage Engine Idle Management System.
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