Product Support Program For Updating Power Belly Pan Switches On Certain 826G Compactors Caterpillar

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 "PS4596" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "T" as the SIMS Description Code. If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

Termination Date

Problem

The power belly pan switches need to be updated on certain 826G Compactors. Power belly pan switches have failed due to corrosion of the ring terminals on certain 825G Landfill Compactors. The new switches have been designed to prevent corrosion.

Affected Product
Model & Identification Number

826G (7LN1-420)

Parts Needed

2 - 3E3380 Wedge

12 - 8T8730 Socket

2 - 1028810 Plug Assembly - Connector

2 - 1571364 Switch Assembly

Action Required

See the attached Rework Procedure.

Service Claim Allowances

NOTE: This is a 1-hour job.

Parts Disposition

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

(1-Rework Procedure)

Rework Procedure

1. Remove the 2 existing 7N8008 Belly Pan Switches.

2. Remove the 1181940 Wire Harness and modify as indicated in Illustration 1.

3. Install modified the 1181940 Wire Harness.

4. Install the 2 new 1571364 Belly Pan Switches.

5. Test operation of power belly pan guards.

Illustration 1.