COVER 4749465 - Caterpillar

Introduction
Do not perform any procedure in this Special Instruction until you read this information and you understand this information.Instructions for Powering the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp
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Wiring Schematic for the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp Table 1 lists the part numbers and the corresponding sales model for your engine from the reference in Illustration 1.
Table 1
Part Number of Jumper Harness     Sales Model    
276-0825 Control Harness As     C9 3216B Tier II    
276-0826 Control Harness As     C7 C9 Tier III    
276-0827 Control Harness As     C11 C13 C15 C18 Tier III    
291-5534 Control Harness As     C27 C32 Tier II    Power for the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp must be obtained directly from the battery. Illustration 1 shows the proper way to wire the instrument panel. The Schematic, RENR8045, "C11 and C13 Industrial Engine Electrical System" can also be used as a reference.Note: Do not connect the positive (+) wire of the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp to the starter terminal. Connecting the positive wire to the starter terminal may cause the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp to malfunction. This could also cause damage to the components inside the instrument panel.Note: Do not connect the negative (-) wire on the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp to the starter, to the chassis, or to the engine ground. This may also cause the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp to malfunction. The connection for the negative (-) wire on the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp must be connected to the battery through the battery disconnect switch.The 263-7214 Engine Wiring Gp can also be used to connect the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp to the battery. The 263-7214 Engine Wiring Gp also includes cable assemblies that connect the starter to the battery.