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    Cat 299C Coolant Change

    CM1995, thanks for that. Yes, I agree with using the Cat ELC. I've already bought it and just wanted to make sure I could get as much of the old coolant out as possible. From what I gather, the petcock location will drain all the fluid. I bought the machine used and was told it was serviced /...
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    Cat 299C Coolant Change

    Nige, thank you for your response. I do have the O&M Manual (I think that is where I read about the petcock). I tried turning it by hand but given it is a long reach, I couldn't get it to turn. Guess I'll grind a slot into an old socket and slip it over the tee handle. Thanks for confirming it...
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    Cat 299C Coolant Change

    Looking to change the coolant in my 299C. I've done several searches and I'm having trouble finding much info on where to drain. There is a petcock on the right side of the block above the oil filter that is on extremely tight (is this a left hand thread by chance?). Any brass plugs lower on the...
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    2008 CAT 262C Alarms in Reverse/parking brake on

    Kevin - FYI, I installed a new joystick base today and the machine is now working. Hope it solves your issue as well.
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    Cat 299C Park Brake won't release

    Thought I share an update - the Cat is working again! Thanks for the help getting this one figured out! I installed a new left joystick base today, plugged it in and started it up. The machine ran like new again. I had read where I may need to get the new joystick base calibrated, but I did not.
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    2008 CAT 262C Alarms in Reverse/parking brake on

    FYI - I'm dealing with similar issues on a 299C at the moment. Took the base out, cleaned it up (wasn't that bad as I have a cab machine) and it did not fix the issue. Hope you have better luck! I have ordered a new left joystick base and will see if that fixes my issue. I highly recommend the...
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    Cat 299C Park Brake won't release

    Nige, thanks for that; I actually have the electrical schematic. Looking at it, the power circuit (126-CH24 PK-16) feeding the left joystick goes from fuse #9 thru connector #23. I can't find where connector #23 is located as it doesn't come up on the machine location diagram. Any help here much...
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    Cat 299C Park Brake won't release

    Thought I'd share an update - I bought the optional display (part number 346-6336) that Nige referenced above and got it installed today. Turns out it was plug and play. I was able to enter the service mode and have two active codes (2474-3 and 2476-3). Had a couple of logged codes as well...
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    Cat 299C Park Brake won't release

    Park Brake won't release when pushing the park brake switch. The diamond with ! flashes. The door, seat and armrest switches are working and the lift arms and bucket hydraulics will activate but the park brake won't release. I believe it is either the switch, the park brake solenoid, or the...
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    299C Main Drive Motor Hydraulic Connections

    Although image 5 in the linked thread above is a bit tough to follow the hoses, it appears to confirm what I outlined above. Thank you for the reply post! Will post the outcome...
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    299C Main Drive Motor Hydraulic Connections

    Currently in the process of changing the right side hydraulic drive motor hoses. I want to make sure I hook them up correctly. Have found a diagram that shows the connections on the pump end (top front is forward, bottom front is reverse). Can't find a diagram for the drive motor end. Can anyone...
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    CAT 299C track coming off rear idler

    Okay, thanks for the reply! I don't think I have that option. Sounds like the key is to insert a board in between the track and the sprocket to compress the grease tensioner fully to get the maximum amount of slack so the track is easier to manage.
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    CAT 299C track coming off rear idler

    Can you explain how to 'put controls in #2'? Sounds like this allows you to turn one track but not the other?
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    Cat 299C Roof Sealant

    The skylight is a solid sheet of plastic. I cleaned it all the way down to the bare plastic on the skylight and painted metal on the roof (was clean as a whistle). I did not use any primers on either surface. The plastic skylight pulled away from the fresh sealant I had installed a couple weeks...
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    Cat 299C Roof Sealant

    Yes, the plastic roof panel (which I understand is polycarbonate) is a genuine Cat part with the roughened band around the perimeter. Looks like Sikaflex has multiple sealants - is there a particular one that you've found to work best for this application? I called the local dealer and the lady...
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