GEAR-PUMP DRIVE 8E9268 - Caterpillar

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN AUGUST 18, 2004
MULTI-TERRAIN LOADER
SKID STEER LOADER 247B (MTL1-Up)
257B (SLK1-Up)
267B (CYC1-Up)
277B (MDH1-Up)
287B (ZSA1-Up)
216B (RLL1-Up)
226B (MJH1-Up)
232B (SCH1-Up)
236B (HEN1-Up)
242B (BXM1-Up)
246B (PAT1-Up)
248B (SCL1-Up)
252B (SCP1-Up)
262B (PDT1-Up)
268B (LBA1-Up)
Component Code 1395SUBJECT: ENGINE EXTENDED LIFE COOLANT (GLYCOL) FADING OR TURNING CLEAR
PROBLEM:
This bulletin is to inform dealer personnel that Caterpillar Inc. is aware of isolated instances and a limited number of, MHI and Perkins engines in the above listed loaders that are experiencing color fading of the Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant (ELC).
SOLUTION:
Caterpillar?s Product Support Division is working in conjunction with Sanford?s engineering group to determine the cause and possible solutions of the ELC fading. We anticipate a resolution and will keep you informed as to the progress.
At this time we have seen no harmful effects to engine components or coolant performance due to the color fading issue.
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