2005/10/24 Caterpillar

Multi Terrain Loader:

247B (S/N: MTL1-UP)

257B (S/N: SLK1-UP)

267B (S/N: CYC1-UP)

277B (S/N: MDH1-UP)

287B (S/N: ZSA1-UP)

Skid Steer Loader:

216B (S/N: RLL1-UP)

226B (S/N: MJH1-UP)

232B (S/N: SCH1-UP)

236B (S/N: HEN1-UP)

242B (S/N: BXM1-UP)

246B (S/N: PAT1-UP)

248B (S/N: SCL1-UP)

252B (S/N: SCP1-UP)

262B (S/N: PDT1-UP)

268B (S/N: LBA1-UP)

Trencher:

T15B (S/N: SLW1-UP)

T6B (S/N: KSK1-UP)

T9B (S/N: JAJ1-UP)

Description of Change: A new cylinder for the chain tensioner on the trencher is now used. There was a design change to the sealing method of the cylinder for the chain tensioner. The new cylinder for the chain tensioner provides better reliability.

Adaptable To: Table 1 lists the parts that have changed.

Illustration 1	g01213153
The tube for the boom is not shown. (1) 273-5465 Chain Tensioner Gp

This change is effective with the following trenchers: SLW541-UP, KSK260-UP and JAJ1188-UP.

This change is adaptable to first production of the trenchers that are listed.