2009/05/18 Caterpillar

Skid Steer Loaders:

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)

Multi Terrain Loader:

247B (S/N: MTL1-UP)

257B (S/N: SLK1-UP)

Description of Change: New pilot valves are available. The new pilot valves have replaced the former pilot valves. The new pilot valves will help minimize hesitation while a machine is in operation.

Adaptable To:

Table 1

Parts List
Qty	New Part	Description	Former Part
1	343-0868	Pilot Valve Gp	299-9116
1	343-0869	Pilot Valve Gp	299-9117
1	343-0877	Shuttle Valve	282-7760 or 312-7676
1	151-4965	Seal Kit

The new 343-0868 Pilot Valve Gp replaces the former 299-9116 Pilot Valve Gp on the B-Series Skid Steer Loaders. The new 343-0869 Pilot Valve Gp replaces the former 299-9117 Pilot Valve Gp on certain B-Series Multi Terrain Loaders. The new pilot valves are a direct replacement of the former pilot valves. The new 343-0877 Shuttle Valve replaces both 282-7760 Shuttle Valve and 312-7676 Shuttle Valve as serviceable parts.

Note: The new pilot valves are adaptable to above listed models.The new pilot valves are effective in production on the following machines:

• 236B (S/N: HEN9223-UP)

• 252B (S/N: SCP5963-UP)