PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE STARTER CABLE ON CERTAIN CB14B UTILITY COMPACTORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE STARTER CABLE ON CERTAIN CB14B UTILITY COMPACTORS

Usage:

TEBE0800-00

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18Feb2014

U-89

A-64

D-83

O-77

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE STARTER CABLE ON CERTAIN CB14B UTILITY COMPACTORS
1408 1402		PI32302

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI32302" 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 "PI32302" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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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
31Aug2014	28Feb2015

PROBLEM

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The starter cable routing needs to be inspected and rerouted if necessary on certain CB14B Utility Compactors. Incorrect cable routing may allow contact with the exhaust pipe or clamp. Prolonged contact with exhaust components may cause melting of the cable insulation allowing the battery to short to ground.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
CB14B	47300100-00103, 105-110, 113-186, 189-215, 217-220, 222-256, 258-291, 293-318, 321-324, 326-327, 330-333, 336-341, 345-349, 352-353, 356-362, 365-367, 374-377, 393-394, 400, 402-403, 410-414, 418-422

PARTS NEEDED

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No parts needed for this program

ACTION REQUIRED

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Image 1 illustrates the correct cable routing. If the cable is not routed in a way that matches the figure, the cable must be rerouted. Refer to the Service Manual as necessary and see the attached Rework Procedure.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

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NOTE: This is a 0.5-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE STARTER CABLE ON CERTAIN CB14B UTILITY COMPACTORS

MODELS INVOLVED - CB14B Utility Compactors

Dear Cat Product Owner:

The starter cable needs to be inspected for correct routing and reworked if necessary on the products listed below. The existing starter cable may make contact with the exhaust system and short the battery to ground. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Cat dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

If you are no longer the owner of this product(s), please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 18Feb2014 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 18Feb2014 Service Letter

Rework Procedure

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Starter cable needs to be rerouted due to proximity to exhaust tube and clamp.

Rework procedure is as follows.
1. Disconnect ground cable and isolate from contacting the frame.

Image1.1.1

2. Remove 2 zip ties from jumper post cables and disconnect positive leads.

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3. Pull starter cable back towards the front of machine to prepare for rerouting.

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4. Thread starter cable back underneath the engine parallel to the left hand side of frame. Make sure this is in-between the frame and the blue drain hose.

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5. Reconnect positive leads and ground. Re-fasten zip ties. Completed rework should look like the picture below:

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6. Zip tie wire harness, travel cable, and positive battery cable to the heat shield on both sides of the exhaust hose.
a. Verify that the heads of the zip ties are in the vertical position and facing away from the exhaust pipe as shown.