Usage:
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.
NOTE: This Program can be administered either before or after a failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS4533" as Part Number, "7755" as Group Number, and "96" as Description Code.
NOTE: This Revised Service Letter replaces the November 30, 1990 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Affected Product, Parts Needed, Action Required, Service Claim Allowances, and Parts Disposition.
Termination Date
November 30, 1992Problem
Bending fatigue may cause the tilt lever to fail on certain 980C Loaders. A new lever assembly with a thicker cross section and stronger material can be installed.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
980C (2XD367-1127; 63X7700-9312)
Parts Needed
- 2 - 4E1965 Lever As.
Action Required
Follow the procedures in the Service Manual. Replace both levers either before or after a failure.
Service Claim Allowances
NOTE: This is a 4-hour job.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.