PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ON CERTAIN 836G LANDFILL COMPACTORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ON CERTAIN 836G LANDFILL COMPACTORS

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March 14, 2005
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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ON CERTAIN 836G LANDFILL COMPACTORS
1402		PI10352

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10352" 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 "PI10352" 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 836G LANDFILL COMPACTORS. In addition, the alternator positive power cable will be routed directly to the starter B+ terminal. A fuse will be added to this circuit for protection.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
836G	BRL001-99999 7MZ001-99999

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	2B0941	SPACER
4	5C8312	NUT-HEX
1	8C6358	BLOCK AS-JCT
6	7F0560	WASHER
2	2G8767	WASHER
1	5G3676	GROMMET
1	6G2256	CLAMP
1	6G2263	SPACER
1	0L2070	BOLT
2	1L5081	SPACER
1	5M2894	WASHER-HARD
1	5M3062	BOLT
2	9M8406	CLIP
1	5P2369	CLIP
3	5P7462	CLIP
3	5P7463	CLIP
5	1S0994	CLIP
5	3S2093	STRAP-CABLE
1	3S8665	CLIP
8	8T4121	WASHER-HARD
8	8T4136	BOLT
1	8T4137	BOLT
1	8T4139	BOLT
4	8T4223	WASHER-HARD
2	8T4244	NUT
3	8T4896	WASHER-HARD
1	8T6466	BOLT
2	8T4196	BOLT
3	6V0683	GROMMET
8	6V8188	NUT-FULL
1	3W9117	BAR
2	7X0288	BOLT
1	7X0751	BOSS-WELD
2	7X7729	WASHER
28	9X6772	STRAP-CABLE
1	7Y8168	GROMMET
8	966166	WASHER-HARD
1	1279323	BRACKET AS
1	1342636	BRACKET AS
4	1538001	BOLT-SOCKET
1	1878674	BLOCK AS-JCT
2	2156406	SCREW-TRUSS
1	2192432	FUSE HOLDER
1	2207087	FUSE - MAIN
1	2591228	BRACKET AS.
1	2591986	CABLE AS
1	2598339	BRACKET AS
1	2613024	CABLE AS
1	2613650	CABLE AS
1	2613855	CABLE AS
1	1878675	GASKET
1	2645110	CABLE AS
1	2645111	CABLE AS
1	2675102	CABLE AS
1	2677293	CABLE AS

ACTION REQUIRED

Refer to Special Instruction REHS2541 "Procedure To Improve The Routing Of The Battery And Alternator Wires".

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%	16.0	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 16.0- 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)

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 836G 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 14, 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 14, 2005 Service Letter