What's the "starting aid" switch on IT14g?

[farmboyJD]

Just bought a Cat IT14g. Theres a rocker switch on the left side of the steering wheel, and a glow plug rocker switch on the right side of the steering wheel. No starting fluid installation that I can find. What does the "Starting Aid" switch do?

 

[Nige]

This one you mean.? A mechanical means of activating the glow plugs. They should also be activated automatically by the electronics in cold ambient temperatures. Despite the fact that switch is there you may find the engine is not equipped with glow plugs. Some models weren't.

 

[farmboyJD]

Thanks. If that's the glow plugs, what is the switch on the right side of the steering wheel? When the key is turned on, the loader makes a noise for about 10 seconds, and the rocker switch lights up. The switch can also be pressed, and it make the same noise. I thought that was the glow plugs.

 

[Nige]

Thanks. If that's the glow plugs, what is the switch on the right side of the steering wheel? When the key is turned on, the loader makes a noise for about 10 seconds, and the rocker switch lights up. The switch can also be pressed, and it make the same noise. I thought that was the glow plugs.

it sounds as though you don't have an Operation & Maintenance Manual. A genuine one is not expensive, about $50 to download. Post your Serial Number to identify the correct manual and I can walk you through the process.

 

[JPV]

Our 928 has the same switch, it manually triggers the grid heater for 30 seconds. The light on the switch should come on for 30 seconds when you press it if it is like the 928. It does not automatically do it for you and I am not sure why, just the way they set it up. Our D-6N does it automatically and also has the switch to do it manually. An operators manual will tell you.

 

[farmboyJD]

I just bought the IT14g, and don't have a manual. Its a 2007, ser. IT14GAKZN00734

 

[Nige]

Ok, so go to https://catpublications.com/
Click on "Continue as Guest" when the popup appears.
Type SEBU7781 in the box and click Search. The illustration below should appear.
If you select a download you it will be available in 5 minutes or less after paying. CD & paper versions attract S&H charges in addition to the price shown.