GEAR 7N2866 - Caterpillar

This Program can only be administered after a failure occurs. The decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS5681" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. Use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
Termination Date
August 31, 2000Problem
On certain machines the diverter valve on the right side of the bucket cylinder can not be operated easily. High pressure can be locked inside the valve and cause the valve to be hard to be manually operated.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
M312 (6TL263-618)
M315 (7ML547-1195)
M318 (8AL847-1734 6ES1-234 8SS1-453 )
M320 (6WL1-278 9PS1-258 )
Parts Needed
1 - 171-7016 Diverter Valve GpAction Required
Replace the current Valve Gp with a new one, which integrates an internal relief valve and prevents the valve from being hydraulically locked.
Service Claim Allowances
This is a 1-hour job.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.