Usage:
NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30048" 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 "PI30048" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
Completion Date
November 20, 2000Termination Date
May 31, 2001Problem
Cracks can occur on the frame and related components on certain Lexion 465 and Lexion 485 Combines. Reinforcements need to be added to increase rigidity of the machine frame.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
Lexion 485(8ZW500-502)
Lexion 465 (3HZ493-4963HZ498-505)
Parts Needed
- 1 - 1790840 Brace Kit
Action Required
See the attached procedure.
Owner Notification
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.
Service Claim Allowances
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
NOTE: MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Attach.
- (1-Owner Notification)
- (2-Rework Procedure)
Copy Of Owner Notification For U.S. And Canadian Owners
Rework Procedure
179-0840 Brace Kit Contains:
Install the braces following the instructions enclosed in the kit.
The mud guard that is over the lower cross augers (tailings and clean grain) needs to be removed and discarded. The mud guard will no longer fit once the cross braces are added.