345B Series II Excavator Engine Speed Control Caterpillar


Engine Speed Control
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1.1. Backup Method for Controlling Engine Speed


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Engine Speed - Turn the engine speed dial in order to control the engine speed (engine rpm). Select the desired position from the ten available positions. The selected position of the engine speed dial is indicated on the seven segment display on the electronic monitor panel.

Decrease - Turn the engine speed dial counterclockwise in order to decrease the engine speed (engine rpm).

Increase - Turn the engine speed dial clockwise in order to increase the engine speed (engine rpm).

Backup Method for Controlling Engine Speed

If the control system does not work due to a malfunction and the engine speed cannot be adjusted by the engine speed dial, the following method will allow you to adjust the engine speed temporarily. Make repairs as soon as possible.



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Check the indicator for the electronic controller. If the indicator light is on, there is a problem in the electronic controller. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Backup Controls".

If the engine speed cannot be adjusted by the engine speed dial and the indicator for the electronic controller does not come on, see Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Backup Controls".

Note: Even if you cannot control the engine speed, you can turn the engine on and off with the engine start switch.

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