PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO CHECK FOR PROPER TORQUE OF THE ELECTRIC STARTER MOTOR NUTS ON CERTAIN D7R SERIES II TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO CHECK FOR PROPER TORQUE OF THE ELECTRIC STARTER MOTOR NUTS ON CERTAIN D7R SERIES II TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS

Usage:

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October 24, 2002
U-278
A-191
O-226

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO CHECK FOR PROPER TORQUE OF THE ELECTRIC STARTER MOTOR NUTS ON CERTAIN D7R SERIES II TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS
1453 1600		PI30415

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30415" 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 "PI30415" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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
April 30, 2003	October 31, 2003

PROBLEM

The electric starter motor may have loose connections on certain D7R Series II Track-Type Tractors. The starter motor nut connections need to be tightened to the proper torque to provide adequate contact between the wire terminals and the starter motor. The electric starter motor may have reduced life if the battery cable and the starter terminal wire assembly do not have good contact with the electric starter motor.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
D7R Series II	AEC516-591, 593, 595-598, 600, 609-611, 614
D7R Series II	AFG513-517
D7R Series II	ABJ514-543
D7R Series II	AGN514-523, 525-547, 549
D7R Series II	ACS514-546
D7R Series II	ADW514-519

PARTS NEEDED

Dealers will not need to order parts for this Program.

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Quantity	Part Number	Description
N/A	N/A	Not Applicable

ACTION REQUIRED

1. Tighten nut (1) to a torque of 30.5 +/- 3.5 N.m (22.50 +/- 2.60 lb ft) in order to secure the battery cable.

2. Tighten nut (3) to a torque of 2.25 +/- 0.25 N.m (1.66 +/- 0.20 lb ft) in order to secure the starter terminal wire assembly.

3. Make sure that the battery cable is positioned along the ladder clip and that tie wrap (2) is used to secure the battery cable to the ladder clip.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

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%	1	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 1-hour job.
NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report.

PARTS DISPOSITION

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

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

Attach. (1-Owner Notification)

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

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO CHECK FOR PROPER TORQUE OF THE ELECTRIC STARTER MOTOR NUTS ON CERTAIN D7R SERIES II TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS

MODELS INVOLVED - D7R SERIES II TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The electric starter motor may have loose connections on the products listed below. The starter motor nut connections need to be tightened to the proper torque to provide adequate contact between the wire terminals and the starter motor. The electric starter motor may have reduced life if the battery cable and the starter terminal wire assembly do not have good contact with the electric starter motor.

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 October 24, 2002 when scheduling this service. You will not be charged for the service performed.

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 October 24, 2002 Service Letter