Milton CAT D8T - Manual (Page 8)

Dozer Control Lever. A low-effort,
electronic dozer control handle gives the
operator control of all dozer functions
with one hand. Fore/aft movement of
the lever lowers and raises the blade.
Left/right movement directionally tilts
the blade. When equipped with the
optional Dual Tilt feature, the thumb
lever at the top of the handle controls
blade pitch fore and aft. The trigger
switch toggles between single and
dual tilt.
The left and right side thumb buttons
provide control over the semi-automated
blade pitch functions, that the Dual Tilt
attachment provides. Blade pitch for
load, carry and spread segments can
be preset on Advisor and controlled by
the buttons. The left side button cycles
between the pitch settings for each
segment of the push cycle. The right
side button cancels out of the pitch
functions without loosing the preset
pitch angles. This Auto Blade Assist
(ABA) feature is turned on and off
using a switch on the right side console.
The two buttons also provide control
over the AccuGrade™ blade control
attachment when the machine is
so equipped. The buttons turn on
AccuGrade, provide manual increment
and decrement control, and turn off
AccuGrade.
Auto Pitch. Presetting blade pitch angles
for optimal performance during the
dozing cycle: one setting each for load,
carry, spread and return. Auto Pitch is
activated on the Advisor keypad; the
operator can select the dozing segment
by pushing the yellow button on the left
side of the dozer handle.
AccuGrade ® Ready Option (ARO).
The AccuGrade Ready Option (ARO)
provides a factory installed on-board
platform for the AccuGrade GPS
installation. All of the changes required
to the electrical system, hydraulic
system, blade, and cab are incorporated
into the ARO. Mounting brackets added
on the blade allow easy installation of
the masts. Console mounting in the cab
secure the in-cab display. Plug-in points
inside the cab and on the front of the
machine make it easy to install
electronic components.
Computer Aided Earthmoving System
(CAES) (optional). This on-board
electronic site plan directs machine
operators, in real-time, where to cut and
fill. A graphical map of the design plan
and a view of the machine’s horizontal
and vertical position simplify operation
and enhance production. This advanced
information tool combines GPS
technology (centimeter-level) and in-cab
computing capabilities for precise grade
and slope control. It has proven to
provide measurable impact on work
quality and overall productivity.
Ripper Control Lever. A rigidly mounted
handgrip provides firm support for
the operator even when ripping in the
roughest terrain. The low effort thumb
lever controls raising and lowering.
The finger lever controls shank-in and
shank-out positioning. The thumb button
automatically raises the ripper.
Tiller Control System. A single lever,
dual-control tiller controls machine
speed, direction, and steering. The tiller
allows the operator to work precisely
in close areas, around structures, grade
stakes, other machines and during fine
grading work.
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Implement and Steering Controls
Low effort control functions significantly reduce operator fatigue for increased performance.