RETAINER 4F5678 - Caterpillar

This Program must be administered either before or after failure.In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS42242" as the Part Numberand "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code.If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program.Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.
This Revised Service Letter replaces the 28Aug2006 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Title, Problem, and Action Required in order to correct information that was incorrectly published.
TERMINATION DATE
31Aug2007
PROBLEM
The 157-8836 Fuel Level Sender located in the fuel tank on certain 973C Track Loaders may have been incorrectly installed. The fuel level sender may activate the low fuel level warning light prematurely. A new 2730122/">273-0122 Fuel Level Sender needs to be installed.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
973C LDX00195-00259
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 2730122 SENDER AS-C LVL
ACTION REQUIRED
Replace the 157-8836 Fuel Level Sender assembled with a 2730122/">273-0122 Fuel Level Sender. (Use Cab floor opening to access to the fuel sender).
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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-1000 hrs,
0-12 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 2.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.