PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ON CERTAIN 826G AND 826G SERIES II LANDFILL COMPACTORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ON CERTAIN 826G AND 826G SERIES II LANDFILL COMPACTORS

Usage:

SEBE9089

March 2, 2005
U-66
A-49
D-56
O-56

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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ON CERTAIN 826G AND 826G SERIES II LANDFILL COMPACTORS
1401, 1402		PI10356

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10356" 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 "PI10356" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

PROBLEM

A new positive battery cable assembly with improved hardware needs to be installed on certian 826G and 826G SERIES II LANDFILL COMPACTORS.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
***************Group 1***************
826G	7LN001-99999
***************Group 2***************
826G SERIES II	AYH001-688, 690-695, 697-713, 717-718, 721-99999
***************Group 3***************
826G SERIES II	AYH689, 696, 714-716, 719-720

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
***************Group 1*****************
6	6D4246	CLIP
6	2V1771	GROMMET
1	2683760	CABLE AS
***************Group 2*****************
9	6D4246	CLIP
9	2V1771	GROMMET
1	2627651	CABLE AS
***************Group 3*****************
9	5P8939	GROMMET
9	4S1962	CLIP

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%	2.0	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 2.0- 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

SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN 826G AND 826G SERIES II LANDFILL COMPACTORS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

A new positive battery cable needs to be installed on the products listed below. The battery cable could malfuction and start a fire, which could lead to personal injury or death. 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 March 2, 2005 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed for your added safety and satisfaction.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to March 2, 2005 Service Letter

Rework Procedure

Group 1

Remove the existing battery cable connecting the machine starter to the junction block in the battery compartment. Discard the cable and p-clips.

Illustration 1

Install 268-3760 Cable As (1) using 6D-4246 p-clips and 2V-1771 Grommet (2). Orient and install the p-clips as shown. See Illustration 1.
Inspect and eliminate all interference between the battery cable and any other component prior to retuning the machine to service.

Group 2

Remove the existing battery cable and associated p-clips connecting the machine starter to the junction block in the battery compartment. Discard the cable and p-clips.

Illustration 2

Install 262-7651 Cable As (1) using 6D-4246 p-clips and 2V-1771 Grommets (2). Orient and install the p-clips as shown. See Illustration 2.
Inspect and eliminate all interference between the battery cable and any other component prior to retuning the machine to service.

Group 3

Remove the existing p-clips on the battery cable connecting the machine starter to the junction block in the battery compartment. Discard the p-clips.

Illustration 3

Install 5P8939 p-clips and 4S1962 Grommets (1). Orient and install the p-clips as shown. See Illustration 3.
Inspect and eliminate all interference between the battery cable and any other component prior to retuning the machine to service.