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    Caterpillar 289d brush cutter issue.....

    Update: I changed hydraulic filter and both couplers on machine. Ran brush cutter for a good 20/30 minutes with NO ISSUES!! . Cut open old filter and it looked brand new. I'm starting to think my issue was my couplers on my 289d. They would leak a little overnight whenever I had...
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    Caterpillar 289d brush cutter issue.....

    My serial number is CAT0289DVTAW02740. Heymccall, I do not think it's a fuel issue. Machine runs good. I purchased it with 3015 hours on it and that is when the fuel, oil, and hydraulic filters were changed. It now has 3060 I think. Thanks for the replies!
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    Caterpillar 289d brush cutter issue.....

    Chrisso, I'm not using hi-flow. My machine has hi-flow, but brush cutter is normal flow.
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    Caterpillar 289d brush cutter issue.....

    Canuck Digger, I did try another 72" cutter and the same result. It was an Edge brand.
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    Caterpillar 289d brush cutter issue.....

    I have a 2015 Caterpillar 289d cab machine with hi-flow. Brush cutter is a wolverine 72" normal flow. I press continuous hydraulic flow switch and proceed to lock it in with the thumb roller switch on right joystick. Mower starts, but slows way down, and sometimes will even stop when trying...
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    Caterpillar, can you raise cab with engine running?

    Curious to know if you can raise cab with engine running? Or, can you start engine while cab is up? I have a small hydraulic leak and was curious about the answers to the above questions. Figured it might be easier to spot when engine is running. Leak is underneath at belly pan...
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    A few caterpillar 289d???'s

    After looking further into it today, I just realized the seat was air ride and I had it bottomed out!☺ Much better after airing up. Thanks for the replies!
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    A few caterpillar 289d???'s

    I own a 2015 Caterpillar 289d XPS Hi-flow machine. I bought it used and it had 3015 hours. I believe it has every option available for that year, if that matters in any of the questions. I was reading the older posts on ride and torsion axle issues with grease. I took off all 8 bolts on...
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    How do I determine if I need new sprockets on my CTL?

    Midwest equipment gave me this gauge when I ordered new tracks. They may sell you one for a couple of bucks. Worth a try.
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    Aftermarket CTL tracks

    I just sold one of my old tracks on my old 277 for $100. I do not have any experience with Prowler, but have purchased 2 sets from MWE and have been completely satisfied so far!
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    How do I turn on continuous flow Cat 279C???

    I got it!! Basically 4 part step quickly. 1) Roll thumb wheel on right joystick (forward or backward depending on if you want your attachment to run clockwise or counterclockwise ) and hold it. 2) Push lower outside left button on left joystick, and hold it. 3) Release wheel on right...
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    How do I turn on continuous flow Cat 279C???

    I've done that, and yes you are correct about option of blade rotation. I know it's something stupid that I am doing! I will be trying it again in about 1/2 an hour
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    How do I turn on continuous flow Cat 279C???

    Ok after reading pages 75 through about 79, I will try the buttons on the right joystick instead of the thumb wheel tomorrow.
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    How do I turn on continuous flow Cat 279C???

    I've watched that video numerous times and tried it, but didn't work. I'm thinking one of the switches overhead needs to be turned on.
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    How do I turn on continuous flow Cat 279C???

    Machine is a 2010 Caterpillar 279C with hi-flow. I rented a 72" low-flow brush cutter that I need to return July 5th in the morning. Works great when I keep my thumb on the right joy stick wheel, but that gets very tiresome because I can't figure out how to get continuous flow to...
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    Aftermarket CTL tracks

    Edward, I think you will really like the MWE tracks. I put the "multi-bar" design on my Cat 277 before I sold it, and within the last 6 months put the J-Pattern tracks on my Cat 279c. I'm really impressed with them and they gave me a sprocket gauge. I'm fortunate to live close by them!
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    Any good ideas on installing tracks on Cat 279c??

    Well I have it up and running!! 2 things helped the most: 1) making sure the front wheel was shoved all the way in,, it was not at first. 2) putting my half inch breaker bar between the front wheel and track with a pipe on the end of breaker bar. I then put a strap around pipe and pulled it...
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    Any good ideas on installing tracks on Cat 279c??

    Hopefully I'll get it done this weekend and give an update. I do know they are harder to install than my cat 277 was.
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    Any good ideas on installing tracks on Cat 279c??

    Everytime I would try to put track on sprocket first, the track would hit the framing of the machine. The 279c, 289c and 299c framing is different than the C2 and D series from what I see, making it harder to put the track on. I've watched a few videos with the pipes and such and understand...
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