Milton CAT 972K - Manual (Page 13)

Operating Costs
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
effi
ciency:
•
Performance Series Buckets
–
Deliver
faster
fill
times
and
better
material
retention,
ultimately
reducing
cycle
times
while
improving
productivity
and
fuel
effi
ciency.
•
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
fuel­efficient
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
1­4
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.
•
Machine Confi guration
–
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
1­4
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
of
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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