FLASHING 0817312 - Caterpillar

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.
This Program can be administered either before or after a failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS4188" 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.
Termination Date
December 31, 1998Problem
The 77-3217 Neutral Start Switch may not maintain proper adjustment on certain CS-431C, CP-433C, AND CS-433C Compactors. Improper adjustment can cause difficulty in starting the engine. An improved neutral start switch may be installed.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
CS-431C (9XL1-207, 6EN1-150 )
CP-433C (2JM1-508, 1ZN1-122 )
CS-433C (3TM1-614 2TN1-217 )
Parts Needed
1 - 1439708 Bracket1 - 1460889 SwitchAction Required
See Special Instruction REHS0127 "Neutral Start Installation Procedure" to install the bracket and switch.
Service Claim Allowances
This is a 4.5-hour job.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.