CATERPILLAR has launched a suite of ‘how-to’ videos and articles for customers who prefer to do their own maintenance and repairs.
The library includes a new series of DIY videos designed to help customers maintain their Cat equipment. These instructional videos, developed by Caterpillar experts, provide instructions for common maintenance, repair, and inspection tasks.
The video series is designed to serve as a supplement to the machine’s operation and maintenance manual (OMM). The current library includes nearly 60 videos produced in English with subtitles in 23 different languages.
Caterpillar has also developed a blog series covering the most popular maintenance tips.
While often featuring a machine as an example, the maintenance information applies to all machines in general and are not specific to a particular model or type. The videos and articles cover everything from maintaining dozer precision cutting edges to installing batteries and from replacing fuel filters to testing the service brake.
For customers upgrading their equipment, the series also offers instructions on how to install various Cat upgrade kits, such as light guards, cab guards, and fire extinguisher mounts.
Jay Ramasamy, VP, sales & marketing at Caterpillar’s construction industries services division (CISD), said, “Customers can view these short how-to videos with the goal of making it simple, clear, and easy for them to maintain their Cat equipment. They were developed in direct response to what people are requesting most for common repair and inspection items. They are designed to help save customers’ time and money and assist those who prefer to do their own maintenance at a time that’s convenient with their production schedule.”
Customers can access the DIY video series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjMeT-rwp70gXcvnDSxi-JmuHt1qsK5c5 and the DIY blog site at www.cat.com/en_US/blog/equipment-maintenance.html
