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cat 287b

  1. M

    CAT 287B not receiving fuel to fuel pump

    The machine will start and run, when the RMPs are raised the machine will lose power and barely run. I hotwired it directly from the battery to the electric fuel pump and it works good. It seems that there is a problem with a ground, a break in a wire, or a blown fuse/relay. Has anyone had this...
  2. P

    cat 287b sluggish track controls

    I have a 287b bought at auction. has had electrical problems from a mouse infestation. Track controls feel sluggish and low powered was thinking the machine may be stuck in 2 speed mode?two speed rabbit light on dash does not light up on start up. no response when hitting two speed control...
  3. kancutter

    Auxiliary Hydraulic problems Cat 287b

    Hi All I am new here and would like to ask your advice on a problem with my 287b s#zsa02159 About a week ago I found when I entered the machine that the battery was drained to a point I had to jumpstart. After a couple days of looking I raised the cab to find the magnetic solenoid that operates...
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