Cab Avoidance Function may Not Activate When Equipped with Narrow Work Tool on Certain 313 and 315 Excavators {7490} Caterpillar

Reference: Operation and Maintenance Manual, M0109053, "", "Assist and E-Fence"

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Revision	Summary of Changes
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Introduction

The problem that is identified below has a known solution. Use the solution that is identified below.

Problem

Cab avoidance function may not activate on the machines listed above. Cab avoidance may deactivate, allowing cab contact from bucket/work tool narrower than 0.8 m (2.6 ft).

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Solution

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Do not operate or work on this product unless you have read and understood the instruction and warnings in the relevant Operation and Maintenance Manuals and relevant service literature. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Proper care is your responsibility.

Change bucket width threshold for Cab Avoidance activation. Refer to "Method to Change Bucket Width Threshold for Cab Avoidance" for proper method to eliminate bucket width threshold for Cab Avoidance activation.

Method to Change Bucket Width Threshold for Cab Avoidance

1. Using Application Menu, select "Bucket/Work Tool Setting".

2. Select "Tool".

3. Select "Tool Dimension".

4. Manually update bucket width to 0.8 m (2.6 ft) or greater.

5. Verify that cab avoidance remains activated and work tool will not contact cab.

   Note: When the bucket width is overridden to 0.8 m (2.6 ft) or greater, to maintain grade control accuracy , only select the center focus point for grade control.