RADIATOR & HYD OIL COOLER GP 5117588 - Caterpillar

Introduction
The problems that are identified below do not have known permanent solutions. Until permanent solutions are known, use the solutions that are identified below.Problem
Fuel Tank Leakage
The 261-6479 Fuel Tank Base As has a defect that results in the fuel from the primary tank 261-6473 Fuel Tank As leaking into the bund tank 261-6613 Fuel Tank As . The primary tank is not a serviceable item. The dealer must replace the assembly of the base tank.Inspection of the Fuel Tank Drain
There have a number of isolated instances of problems with 261-2655 Fuel Tank Base Gp , 261-6455 Fuel Tank Base As , 261-6509 Fuel Tank Base As , 261-2622 Base As and 308-3734 Fuel Tank Base As .
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Typical example
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Typical exampleThe fuel tanks were shipped to dealers with no inner fuel tank plug (1) or a plastic fuel tank plug (2). This could lead to leaks when the tank is filled.Solution
Fuel Tank Leakage
If a generator set has experienced fuel tank leaks in your service area, send the following information about the unit to ep_customer_service.
Package Serial Number
Fuel Tank Serial Number
Photograph of the UL labelInspection of the Fuel Tank Drain
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Typical exampleCheck the inner fuel tank to ensure a metal plug (3) is installed. If a metal plug is not installed, install 143-0856 Plug .