PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING OR REWORKING THE BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 303E CR MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING OR REWORKING THE BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 303E CR MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS

Usage:

TEBE1318-00

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23Apr2014

D-198

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING OR REWORKING THE BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 303E CR MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS
1402 1401 1408		PI32335

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI32335" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI32335" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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NOTE:

The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
31Oct2014	30Apr2015

PROBLEM

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The 370-5366 Battery Cable Assembly needs to be inspected or reworked on certain 303E CR Mini Hydraulic Excavators. The existing battery cable assembly may contact the engine block or the upper frame. This may cause wearing of the battery cable.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
303E	SMG00387-00411, 413-423
303E CR	CR700202-00221

PARTS NEEDED

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No parts needed for this program

ACTION REQUIRED

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Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
Japan

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

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NOTE: This is a 0.5-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING OR REWORKING THE BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN 303E CR MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS

Dear Cat Product Owner:

The battery cable needs to be inspected or reworked on the products listed below. The existing battery cable assembly may contact the engine block or the upper frame. This may cause wearing of the battery cable. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Cat dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

If you are no longer the owner of this product(s), please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 23Apr2014 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 23Apr2014 Service Letter

Rework Procedure

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1. Inspect the battery cable assembly from bottom of the machine. Refer to Image1.1.1.

A. Confirm the clearance of the battery cable and the swing frame (hole of frame). The required clearance is more than 10mm.

B. Confirm the clearance of the battery cable and the engine block. The required clearance is more than 10mm.

Image1.1.1

After Inspection:

If there is no clearance or the clearance is less than 10mm, apply the following Rework Procedure.

1. Curl or bend the battery cable in order to avoid interference with the engine block or the swing frame.

Note: Any straps should NOT be removed.

Note: Any work tools are NOT required.