PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING THE AUXILIARY OIL FILTER ON CERTAIN C175-16 ELECTRIC POWER GENERATOR SETS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING THE AUXILIARY OIL FILTER ON CERTAIN C175-16 ELECTRIC POWER GENERATOR SETS

Usage:

REBE6639-00

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22Nov2010

U-470

D-411

O-410

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING THE AUXILIARY OIL FILTER ON CERTAIN C175-16 ELECTRIC POWER GENERATOR SETS
1307 1308		PI31822

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31822" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI31822" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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NOTE:

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.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
31May2011	30Nov2011

PROBLEM

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The 323-9924 auxiliary oil filter needs to be removed on certain C175-16 electric power generator sets. The existing filter is no longer needed because the main engine oil filter provides sufficient filtration of the oil for the high pressure fuel pump. Removal of the filter provides quicker oil flow to the high pressure fuel pump especially in colder ambient conditions

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
C175-16	WYB00136, 138-158, 160-172, 175-185, 187-192, 194

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
2	6V3822	BOLT
2	6V5839	WASHER-HARD
2	2287092	SEAL-O-RING-ORFS
1	3478856	HOSE AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 45% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

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Refer to rework procedure detailed in Engine News Article; "A New Hose Assembly Is Used on Some C175-16 Engines."

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

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NOTE: This is a 3.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING THE AUXILIARY OIL FILTER

MODELS INVOLVED - C175-16 ELECTRIC POWER GENERATOR SETS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The auxiliary oil filter needs to be removed on the products listed below. The existing filter is no longer needed because the main engine oil filter provides sufficient filtration of the oil for the high pressure fuel pump. Removal of the filter provides quicker oil flow to the high pressure fuel pump especially in colder ambient conditions. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 22Nov2010 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 22Nov2010 Service Letter