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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 04, 2025
Filed:
Aug. 26, 2022
Caterpillar Sarl, Geneva, CH;
Caterpillar SARL, Geneva, CH;
Abstract
A work machine comprises a joystick to control a movement of the work machine, a lock lever to control a hydraulic system of the work machine, a display to output information to an operator inside the work machine, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to lock the hydraulic system without receiving an input from the lock lever, perform an idling stop operation of an engine of the work machine, output, on the display, an instruction for the operator to operate the joystick to restart the engine of the work machine, detect a predetermined operation of the joystick, perform an engine restart operation, under a condition that the predetermined operation of the joystick is detected, and unlock the hydraulic system without receiving the input from the lock lever.