1998/05/25 Caterpillar

New Ether Starting Aid Group Used {1456}

Usage:

5130B (4CS) Excavators

Description of Change: A new ether starting aid group is used on the 3508B (2GR) Engines in these machines. The only change between the new and former ether starting aid groups is the hose that connects the nozzles to the ether bottles. This change was made for improved fit.

Adaptable To: The chart and illustration identify the components in the new 143-5126 Ether Starting Aid Group. This new group has been in effect since 5130B (4CS1) Excavator.

Identification of components in new 143-5126 Ether Starting Aid Group.

NOTE: The only difference between the new and former ether aid starting groups is the hose assembly (4). The new group uses the 139-9615 Hose Assembly (4) and the former group used the 135-6987 Hose Assembly (4).

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