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  1. priemsy1

    releasing hydraulic hose pressure Cat 305.5D

    Thanks, Nige. much appreciated.
  2. priemsy1

    releasing hydraulic hose pressure Cat 305.5D

    releasing hydraulic hose pressure on a Cat 305.5D to connect auxiliary coupling
  3. priemsy1

    hydraulic in/return auxillary pipes identification on boom

    Thanks, uffex. It's a Cat 305.5D
  4. priemsy1

    hydraulic in/return auxillary pipes identification on boom

    Thanks, Willie. there are two size pipes with couplers on both sides of the boom.
  5. priemsy1

    hydraulic in/return auxillary pipes identification on boom

    How do I identify which is which? There is a narrow and a wide pipe on each side of the boom. Thanks
  6. priemsy1

    Caterpillar 305.5D operators manual

    Thanks for the help Nige, much appreciated. The manual in book form is ordered and on its way from manualpro.
  7. priemsy1

    Caterpillar 305.5D operators manual

    Yes, I did and they quoted twice the price.
  8. priemsy1

    Caterpillar 305.5D operators manual

    Well! I tried and I tried to buy and download the blasted thing...I give up!
  9. priemsy1

    Caterpillar 305.5D operators manual

    Does anybody have a Caterpillar 305.5D operators manual for sale or know how I could source one?
  10. priemsy1

    Excavator thumb

    Unfortunately, the manufacturer didn't include instructions but provides any amount of information over the phone. I would have preferred something in writing.
  11. priemsy1

    Excavator thumb

    Thanks, gang.
  12. priemsy1

    Excavator thumb

    Thanks, Tags. That's what I needed to know.
  13. priemsy1

    Excavator thumb

    That's the one. Have sent them an email.
  14. priemsy1

    Excavator thumb

    It's plumbed for an attachment.
  15. priemsy1

    Excavator thumb

    The 305.5 is a mini excavator. The thumb is locally Aus manufactured ( Aus buckets) and a weld on. The machine is plumbed for attachments. I just need to work out the right spot to fix it on the stick.
  16. priemsy1

    Excavator thumb

    I have a CAT 305.5 D and a Hydraulic thumb. There weren't any instructions with the thumb so I will have to wing it.
  17. priemsy1

    Excavator thumb

    Where can I source thumb-fitting instructions?
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