Procedure to Provide Power for the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp {1408, 7451} Caterpillar

Industrial Engine:

C7 (S/N: JTF1-UP)

C9 (S/N: JSC1-UP)

C11 (S/N: GLS1-UP)

C13 (S/N: LGK1-UP)

C15 (S/N: JRE1-UP)

C18 (S/N: WJH1-UP)

C27 (S/N: TWM1-UP)

C32 (S/N: TLD1-UP)

Petroleum Engine:

C7 (S/N: C7P1-UP)

C9 (S/N: P9L1-UP)

C18 (S/N: MPE1-UP)

C32 (S/N: SMP1-UP)

Introduction

Do not perform any procedure in this Special Instruction until you read this information and you understand this information.

Instructions for Powering the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp

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Wiring Schematic for the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp

Table 1 lists the part numbers and the corresponding sales model for your engine from the reference in Illustration 1.

Power for the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp must be obtained directly from the battery. Illustration 1 shows the proper way to wire the instrument panel. The Schematic, RENR8045, "C11 and C13 Industrial Engine Electrical System" can also be used as a reference.

Note: Do not connect the positive (+) wire of the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp to the starter terminal. Connecting the positive wire to the starter terminal may cause the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp to malfunction. This could also cause damage to the components inside the instrument panel.

Note: Do not connect the negative (-) wire on the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp to the starter, to the chassis, or to the engine ground. This may also cause the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp to malfunction. The connection for the negative (-) wire on the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp must be connected to the battery through the battery disconnect switch.

The 263-7214 Engine Wiring Gp can also be used to connect the 266-2296 Instrument Panel Gp to the battery. The 263-7214 Engine Wiring Gp also includes cable assemblies that connect the starter to the battery.