PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RELOCATING THE AIR INLET RESTRICTION INDICATOR ON CERTAIN TK711, TK721, TK722, TK732, TK741, 1190, 1190T, AND 1290T TRACK FELLER BUNCHERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RELOCATING THE AIR INLET RESTRICTION INDICATOR ON CERTAIN TK711, TK721, TK722, TK732, TK741, 1190, 1190T, AND 1290T TRACK FELLER BUNCHERS

Usage:

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February 26, 2005
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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RELOCATING THE AIR INLET RESTRICTION INDICATOR ON CERTAIN TK711, TK721, TK722, TK732, TK741, 1190, 1190T, AND 1290T TRACK FELLER BUNCHERS
1051		PI30767

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30767" 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 "PI30767" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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
August 31,2005	February 28, 2006

PROBLEM

The 2223487 ADAPTER that holds the air inlet restriction indicator to the air cleaner cover assembly may break off. This will allow unfiltered air to enter the engine intake. Use the following rework instructions to relocate the air inlet restriction indicator.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
TK711	10100185-00203
TK721	10200185-00201
TK722	10300185-00201
TK732	10400185-00191
TK741	20200185-00186
1190	BZK00205
1190T	BZL00205-00206
1290T	BZM00205-00207

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	8B4884	ELBOW-PIPE
1	6K1019	NIPPLE-PIPE
1	9M8662	COUPLING
5	5P5630	TUBE
2	5P2948	CONNECTOR-TU
1	6V4245	ELBOW-PIPE
1	2574381	PLATE

ACTION REQUIRED

See the attached Rework Procedure.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

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%	1.0	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 1.0- hour job. NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report

PARTS DISPOSITION

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

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

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RELOCATING THE AIR INLET RESTRICTION INDICATOR

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN TK711, TK721, TK722, TK732, TK741, 1190, 1190T, AND 1290T TRACK FELLER BUNCHERS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The air inlet restriction indicator needs to be relocated on the products listed below. The air inlet restriction indicator to the air cleaner cover assembly may break off. This will allow unfiltered air to enter the engine intake. Damage to the engine may occur. 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 February 26, 2005 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 February 26, 2005 Service Letter

Rework Procedure