WASHER 1B6913 - Caterpillar

This Program can be administered eitherbefore or after failure. In either case the decision whether to apply theProgram is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS40288"as the Part number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered beforefailure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "T" asthe SIMS Description Code. If administered after failure, use "96" as theWarranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.Note: This Service Letter only applies to 22ft and 24 ft axial end discharge unloading auger tubes. In a few cases,a combine listed in the Affected Product section may not have a 22 ft or24 ft unloading auger tube. In these cases, this letter does not apply.Refer to Illustration 1 of the Rework Procedure to verify that the serviceletter applies.TERMINATION DATE
July 31, 2001PROBLEM
The 22 ft and 24 ft unloading auger tubes mayfail in the tube flange area on certain Lexion Combines. The auger tubeneeds to be reworked to help prevent this failure.AFFECTED PRODUCT
This Service Letter only applies to22 ft and 24 ft axial end discharge unloading auger tubes. In a few cases,a combine listed in the Affected Product section may not have a 22 ft or24 ft unloading auger tube. In these cases, this letter does not apply.Refer to Illustration 1 of the Rework Procedure to verify that the serviceletter applies.Model Identification NumberLEXION 450 8YW1-512
LEXION 460 9FW1-577
LEXION 470 9TW1-399, 401
LEXION 480 2BZ1-572
LEXION 485 8ZW1-512
LEXION 465 3HZ1-505PARTS NEEDED
1 - 1926301 Reinforcement KitACTION REQUIRED
See the attached Rework Procedure.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichevercomes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs Parts Labor Hrs Parts Labor Hrs
0-3000
0-24 mo 100% 4.0 0 0 0 0
3001-5000
25-36 mo 33.3% 1.3 0 0 50% 2.7
This is a 4- hour job.PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.
Attach. (1-Rework Procedure)Rework Procedure
A Manlift was used to complete this Rework Procedurein the timeframe allowed. This Service Letter only applies to22 ft and 24 ft axial end discharge unloading auger tubes. In a few cases,a combine listed in the Affected Product section may not have a 22 ft or24 ft unloading auger tube. In these cases, this letter does not apply.Refer to Illustration 1 below to verify that the service letter applies.
Illustration 1
1926301 Reinforcement Kit
Consisting of:ItemQty.Part no.Description1
4
1896220Hex. Bolt M12 x 752
24
1519078Contact washer A123
4
1903892Spacer4
12
1701888Hex. Nut M125
4
1922300Gusset6
2
1922299Reinforcement7
6
1583319Hex. Bolt M12 x 358
2
1727476Hex. Bolt M12 x 40
- Swing out unloading tube auger slightlyso that all bolts can be reached.
- Pull all modules of the central electricscompartment.
- Disconnect battery.
- Bore out all holes of bolted connection to13 mm.
- Install new hex. bolts
Pos.1 = M12 x 75
Pos.7 = M12 x 35
Pos.8 = M12 x 40
with contact washer (2) and hex. Nut M12 (4)in corresponding holes and tighten them. Note: With bolts in pos.1 also spacer(3) is fixed.
- Weld on the four gussets (5).
- Apply reinforcements (6) (A) and weld on.
- Touch up paint in welded areas.
- Connect battery again and install modules.