HOSE AS 8W0973 - Caterpillar

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(A) Mounting plate
(B) Link plate
(C) Bolt
Thickness of mounting plate (A) and link plate (B) is increased from 10 mm (0.39 inch) to 16 mm (0.62 inch).
Link plate bolt (C) size is increased from 10 mm (0.39 inch) to 16 mm (0.62 inch).
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(D) Bolt
Quantity of mounting plate bolts (D) is increased from two to four.
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(E) Bolt
(F) Scraper
Scraper mounting bolt (E) size increased from 10 mm (0.39 inch) to 16 mm (0.62 inch).
Material of scraper (F) changed from rubber belt material to rigid poly plastic material.Adaptable To: Improved 480-0259 Blade and Mounting Gp replaces the existing 263-6006 Blade and Mounting Gp. 481-8618 Blade and Mounting Gp replaces the existing 327-9194 Blade and Mounting Gp on machines listed above.Parts listed in Table 1 are adaptable to products within the listed serial numbers (If factory equipped, when the paver was ordered), and are effective with all products after the listed serial numbers.
Table 1
Required Parts List
Model Qty New Part Number Part Name
AP555F, AP655F 1 480-0259 Blade and Mounting Gp
AP1055F 1 481-8618 Blade and Mounting Gp Follow the below procedure to adjust the track plow flashing.
With the screed resting on the ground, lower the track plow. Adjust the flashing so that there is a clearance of 12 3 mm from the bottom of the flashing to the ground.Note: Additionally, the improved track plow groups can be adapted to the earlier series pavers if required. The M16 mounting bolt holes should be drilled and tapped in the front bumper.