HARNESS AS-PANEL 1271030 - Caterpillar

Loader988F (S/N: 8YG88-1471)988F Series II (S/N: 2ZR128-2466)990 (S/N: 7HK28-253)990 Series II (S/N: BCR125-321; 4FR190-641)992D (S/N: 7MJ49-769)994 (S/N: 9YF6-227)Description Of Change: Procedure to test secondary steering is now available on the machines listed above.Adaptable To: The test procedure is adaptable to the products within the listed serial numbers, and is effective with all products after the listed serial numbers.Perform the following procedure if your machine is equipped with a ground driven supplemental steering and if the procedure is required by local regulations.
Ensure that there are no hazards in the test area. The test area must be unobstructed and level. Operate the machine in second gear.
Ensure that all air tanks and accumulators are properly charged. Ensure that there is no load in the work tool. Position the machine with the bucket or the work tool in the carry position with the machine in neutral. Release the parking brake. Apply the service brakes and put the engine at low idle. Ensure that The area around the machine is clear of personnel. Shift the transmission to second gear forward and slowly release the service brakes. Moderately increase the engine speed to high idle. Shift the transmission to neutral. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. Allow the machine to coast.
While the machine is in motion, turn the machine to the left and to the right. If the machine responds to the steering input, the supplemental steering system is operating. Stop the machine with the service brakes. Apply the parking brake. The machine can then be returned to normal operation.
If there is no response to the steering input, the supplemental steering system is not operating. Stop the machine immediately. Repair the supplemental steering system before returning the machine to service.