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11/19/2009
catmastertech, Technician
Category: Heavy Equipment
Satisfied Customers: 4,195
Experience: 25 years Cat, 3 years Case
VerifiedThe swing brake solenoid is not opening. This could be a wiring problem or a pressure switch on the main control valve.
Does the AEC idle the engine correctly?
Can you place the machine in back-up mode and have it swing normally?
Do you have a swing brake switch on the right hand console?
If you need more information, Can you provide the (PIN) machine serial number?
Edited by Donnie on 11/19/2009 at 4:05 AM EST
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