HOSE AS 2420279 - Caterpillar

This Program must be administered assoon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30627" as the Partnumber and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim DescriptionCode and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair isdone after failure, use "PI30627" as the Part Number, "7751" as the GroupNumber, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMSDescription Code. The information supplied in this serviceletter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Donot perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the terminationdate without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
August 31,2004 February 28, 2005PROBLEM
The 8 8T9377 Bolts located under the bulldozerblade drop valve on certain D6R Series II and D7R Series II Track-TypeTractors need to be checked to make sure they are tightened to the propertorque. If these bolts were not tightened properly they may come loose,and leak oil over the radiator. In some cases, failure to correct thisproblem can cause hydraulic pump to lose oil, overheat, and fail.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
D6R II ADE411-481
D6R II AEM101-102
D6R II AFM118-119
D6R II AGM104
D6R II AEP284-325
D6R II AAX531-598
D7R II AEC742-750
D7R II AGN652-670
D7R II ABJ579-582
D7R II ACS603PARTS NEEDED
Dealers will not need to order parts for thisProgram.
Quantity Part Number Description
n/a n/a NoneRequiredACTION REQUIRED
Tighten the 8 8T9377 Bolts under the bulldozerblade drop valve to a torque of 47 N.m. The bolts are located under thevalve on top part of the radiator in front of the radiator core as shownin the illustration. (Group Number 166-7282 or 164-3265)OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attachedOwner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs.
100% 1 0 0 0 0
This is a 1-hour job.
U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligibledealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report.PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAMAS SOON AS POSSIBLE.Attach. (1-Owner Notification)COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FORTIGHTENING THE BOLTS LOCATED UNDER THE DROP VALVE TO THE PROPER TORQUEON CERTAIN D6R SERIES II AND D7R SERIES II TRACK-TYPE TRACTORSMODELS INVOLVED - D6R SERIES II AND D7R SERIESII TRACK-TYPE TRACTORSDear Caterpillar Product Owner:The 8 bolts located under the bulldozer bladedrop valve on the products listed below need to be checked to make surethey are tightened to the proper torque. If these bolts were not tightenedproperly they may come loose, and leak oil over the radiator. In some cases,failure to correct this problem can cause hydraulic pump to lose oil, overheat,and fail.Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediatelyto schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time requiredto complete this service. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letterdated February 23, 2004 when scheduling this service. You will not be chargedfor the service performed.We regret the inconvenience this may causeyou, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible toprevent unscheduled downtime.Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)Attached to February 23, 2004 Service Letter