GAGE- 1855784 - Caterpillar

Engine: C15 (S/N: LDN1-UP)Off-Highway Truck/Tractor: 777G (S/N: RDR1-UP)Wheel Dozer: 854K (S/N: H9K1-UP)Wheel Loader: 988K (S/N: TWX1-UP) 992K (S/N: ZMX1-UP; 8801-UP)Introduction
This issue does have a permanent solution which has been implemented by the manufacturing facilities. The purpose of this document is to instruct dealers on the proper technique for installing the outlet air cleaner hose on the air cleaner.Problem
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View of torn air cleanerAir cleaner outlet can crack when the outlet hose is not seated on the outlet tube of the air cleaner. If, the hose is not seated then the band clamp can be directly over the hose bead of the outlet tube and can cause the outlet tube to break. Solution
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View of air cleaner and proper seating of clampInsure that the inlet hose is fully seated on the air cleaner and the clamp is not on the hose bead of the air cleaner.