- Load Haul Dump:
- R1700G (S/N: SBR1-UP)
Description of Change: New hosing for the radiator header tank is now used. The new hosing improves water pump performance.
Adaptable To: The new radiator header tank hosing is adaptable to R1700G (S/N: SBR1-646).
The new radiator header tank hosing is effective in production with R1700G (S/N: SBR647-UP).
Refer to the following procedure in order to install the new radiator header tank hosing.
| Parts that are Required for the Radiator Header Tank Hosing Installation | ||
| Qty | Part Number | Description |
| 1 | 9U-6999 | Elbow Fitting |
| 3 | 6V-5063 | O-Ring Seal |
| 1 | 7M-8485 | O-Ring Seal |
| 1 | 5P-9436 | Threaded O-Ring Plug |
| ? | 5P-1251 | Hose |
| 1 | 1W-8795 | Bracket |
| 1 | 7D-7233 | Clip |
| 1 | 9X-8278 | Bolt |
| 1 | 6V-8188 | Nut |
| 1 | 8T-4223 | Hard Washer |
| 1 | 4L-6454 | Bolt |
| 1 | 6V-8801 | Nut |
| 2 | 8T-4896 | Hard Washer |
ReferenceOperation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU8211, "R1700G Load Haul Dump"
ReferenceDisassembly and Assembly, KENR6271, "R1700G Load Haul Dump Machine Systems"
ReferenceSystems Operation Testing and Adjusting, SENR9888, "C11 and C13 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines"
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Personal injury can result from flame cutting or welding on painted areas. The effect of gasses from burned paint is a hazard to the person doing the cutting or welding. Do not flame cut or weld on painted areas. |
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Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
Procedure to install the Radiator Header Tank Hosing
- Move the machine to a hard level surface that is away from operating machines and away from personnel.
- Engage the parking brake. Place wheel blocks in front of the wheels and behind the wheels.
- Install the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Remove and Install".
- Stop the engine.
- Turn the disconnect switch to the OFF position.
- Drain the coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change" or Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change".
- Remove and discard tube (1), hose (2) and elbow (3). Retain two 9M-7958 Hose Clamps (4) .
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View of the header tank | |
- Install 5P-9436 Threaded O-Ring Plug (5) and 6V-5063 O-Ring Seal (6) .
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(5) 5P-9436 Threaded O-Ring Plug (6) 6V-5063 O-Ring Seal | |
- Remove and discard plug (7) .
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View of water pump inlet elbow | |
- Install item (8) through item (18) .
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(8) 5P-1251 Hose (9) 7D-7233 Clip (10) 4L-6454 Bolt (11) 6V-8801 Nut (12) 8T-4896 Hard Washer (13) 9M-7958 Hose Clamp (14) 9U-6999 Elbow Fitting (15) 1W-8795 Bracket (16) 9X-8278 Bolt (17) 6V-8188 Nut (18) 8T-4223 Hard Washer | |
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change" or Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change".
- Test the cooling system for leaks. Refer to Systems Operation Testing and Adjusting, "Cooling System - Test".
- Remove the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Remove and Install".