PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REPLACING THE COUNTERWEIGHT ON CERTAIN 252B, 262B, AND 268B SKID STEER LOADERS 287B MULTI-TERRAIN LOADERS

Usage:

SEBE9106

March 11, 2005
U-82
A-62
D-69
O-71

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*before or* *after failure*	PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REPLACING THE COUNTERWEIGHT ON CERTAIN 252B, 262B, AND 268B SKID STEER LOADERS 287B MULTI-TERRAIN LOADERS
7056		PS41699

NOTE: This Program can be administered either before or after failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS41699" 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.

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.

TERMINATION DATE

March 31, 2006

PROBLEM

The counterweight needs to be inspected and possibly replaced on certain 252B, 262B and 268B Skid Steer Loaders and 287B Multi-Terrain Loaders. The counterweight may interfere with the lift cylinder with the lift arms lowered. This could cause the lift cylinder to bend and eventually leak.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
252B	SCP1-00467
262B	PDT1-00572
268B	LBA1-00447
287B	ZSA1-00524

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
2	2186017	PLATE
1	2186824	SEAL KIT
1	2303705	CYLINDER GP-BASIC

ACTION REQUIRED

See the attached Rework Procedure.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts	Labor Hrs	Parts	Labor Hrs	Parts	Labor Hrs
0-1000 0-12 mo.	100%	4.0	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 1.0 hr job for the inspection and a 1.0 hr job for the inspection and replacment of the counterweight. NOTE: This is a 4.0 hr job for the inspection, replacement of the counterweight, and replacement of the lift cylinders.

PARTS DISPOSITION

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

Attach. (1-Rework Procedure)

Rework Procedure

Illustration 1. View of the 218-6017 Plates (C) and the right lift cylinder (D) Inspection Procedure

Inspect the gap between the lift cylinder and counterweight. This is a visual inspection, a telescoping mirror may be necessary. See Illustration 1.

If there is interference between the lift cylinder and the counterweight proceed to Rework Procedure below. If no interference exists, no further action is required.

Rework Procedure

Remove the top counterweight plate or remove both counterweight plates for each side of the machine until you have determined the amount of the interference.

Illustration 2

Replace interfering counterweight(s) with new 218-6017 Plate. See Illustration 2.
Confirm interference eliminated.
Inspect the lift cylinder for damage. If the lift cylinder has not been damaged by the interference, no further action is required.
If the lift cylinder has been dented or gouged due to interference, then remove the lift cylinder and replace with a new 230-3705 lift cylinder.