PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RELOCATING THE SECONDARY FUEL FILTER ON CERTAIN 836H LANDFILL COMPACTORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RELOCATING THE SECONDARY FUEL FILTER ON CERTAIN 836H LANDFILL COMPACTORS

Usage:

REBE4230-00

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14Nov2008

U-579

A-482

D-495

O-531

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RELOCATING THE SECONDARY FUEL FILTER ON CERTAIN 836H LANDFILL COMPACTORS
1261		PI31576

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31576" 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 "PI31576" 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
31May2009	30Nov2009

PROBLEM

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The secondary fuel filter needs to be relocated on certain 836H Landfill Compactors. The existing secondary fuel filter is currently located in a area that is hard to reach. The result may be fuel spillage while the filter is being changed.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
836H	BXD00239-00512, 600-678

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	0S1590	BOLT
1	1R0762	FILTER AS.-FUEL
1	2B0941	SPACER
1	2P1279	LOCKNUT-BULKHEAD
1	2P7215	ELBOW
1	2T3019	CLIP
16	3S2093	STRAP-CABLE
1	4D8123	CLIP
2	4L9337	BOLT
1	4P7581	CLIP-LADDER
2	5M2894	WASHER-HARD
1	5P7462	CLIP
1	5P7463	CLIP
2	5S7383	BOLT
1	6V0683	GROMMET
2	6V5839	WASHER-HARD
1	7W7381	FITTING-OUTLET
2	8L2786	SEAL-O-RING
4	8T4121	WASHER-HARD
2	8T4133	NUT
1	8T4136	BOLT
1	8T4137	BOLT
2	8T4186	BOLT
1	8T4196	BOLT
2	8T4896	WASHER-HARD
77	9X2373	HOSE (BULK)
4	0016286	COUPLING-STR REU
2	0054362	ELBOW
1	0307947	ELBOW-90 DEG
2	0336042	SEAL-O-RING
2	0680009	COUPLING
1	0919035	SPACER
23	1226870	HOSE-HYDRAULIC
1	1241959	COUPLING AS-PERM
1	1242171	COUPLING AS-PERM
1	1473150	ANGLE AS
5	1757739	CLAMP
1	1987651	BRACKET AS
1	2320366	SUPPORT AS.
1	2763104	HARNESS AS
1	2873049	STUD-BOLT
1	3045267	BRACKET AS
1	3264234	BRACKET AS.
1	3298907	BRACKET
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

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Relocate the secondary fuel filter. Refer to Special Instruction, REHS4164, "The Relocation of the Secondary Fuel Filter", for the rework procedure.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

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 14.0-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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COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RELOCATING THE SECONDARY FUEL FILTER ON CERTAIN 836H LANDFILL COMPACTORS

MODELS INVOLVED - 836H Landfill Compactors

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The secondary fuel filter needs to be relocated on certain 836H Landfill Compactors. The existing secondary fuel filter is currently located in a area that is hard to reach. The result may be fuel spillage while the filter is being changed. You will not be charged for the service performed.

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

Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 14Nov2008 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 14Nov2008 Service Letter