1979/10/01 Caterpillar

Tips For SIRS (Service Information Retrieval System) Users{0374}

Usage:

The Bi-Modal Reader-Printer

The microfiche reader-printer is one of the most important tools used with the Service Information Retrieval System libraries. Some reader-printers have one characteristic which is very useful. They are bi-modal. That is, they have the ability to make paper copies from either negative or positive fiche. Negative fiche are black. See Illustration 1. Positive fiche are clear. See Illustration 2. Because Caterpillar libraries have both negative and positive microfiche, the single-mode reader-printer is not practical.

It is the recommendation of Caterpillar that dealers install the bi-modal reader-printers in areas where personnel use the SIRS, NPR, Parts Books and Service Manual libraries on the same viewing equipment. The reasons are basic--the screen is easy to read, the photos are clear and copies are black type on white paper.

Reader-printers are not available from Caterpillar for dealer purchase. An office equipment dealer in your area will give you his recommendation of a bi-modal reader-printer.

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Illustration 2.

Caterpillar Information System:

1979/10/01 Steel Plates Are Now Used To Hold The Element In Position In The Panel-Type Air Cleaner Housing Assembly{1051,1054}

1979/10/01 New Liner Seat Inserts For Spacer Plate Cylinder Blocks Are Made Of Stainless Steel{1217,1201,0663}

1979/09/24 Cranking Speeds Necessary To Start Diesel Engines{0374,1000,1450}

1979/09/24 8S9901 Tool Cart Can Be Adapted To Hold Both The 5P3600 Hydraulic Flow Meter Group And The Tools Used With It{0651}

1979/09/17 6V2042 Alignment Yoke And 6V2043 Alignment Bar Available{0653,3305,4450}

1979/09/17 New Bracket Available For Installation Of Jacket Water Heater{1383}

1979/09/17 Improved Sea Water Pump Now Used{1361,1371}

1979/09/17 Raw Water Pump Improved{1371}

1979/09/17 Keystone Piston Groups Can Be Installed In Earlier Engines In Steiger Tractors{1214,1215}

1979/09/17 New BrakeSaver Control Valve Group Has Improved Diaphragm{1159,1155}

1979/09/17 New Main And Connecting Rod Bearings Have A Thicker Layer Of Surface Material{1230,1203,1219}

1979/09/10 Engines Can Use Crankshafts With Either Six Or Eight Counterweights {1202}

1979/10/01 New Aftercooler Core Has Stronger Construction And Corrosion Resistance{1064}

1979/10/01 New Planet Gears For Power Shift Transmissions And/Or Winches Have No Oil Grooves On the Faces{3176,5165}

1979/10/08 Warning: Excessive Heat Can Cause A Tire Explosion{4203}

1979/10/08 Fast Fuel Delivery Couplings And Fast Oil Change Couplings Are Available For All Caterpillar Equipment{0671,1273,1279,1325}

1979/10/08 New Hydromechanical Shut-Off Is Available{7418,7403}

1979/10/08 Supplement To Special Instruction, Form SEHS6895, "Bench Testing Hydraulic Components" Now Available On Microfiche{0650}

1979/10/15 Engine Oil Viscosity Changed To SAE 10W/30 For Shipment From All U.S. Factories{1318}

1979/10/15 New Camshaft Housing Gasket Has Increased Resistance To High Temperature{1113}

1979/10/22 Use The FT1482 Stop Collar Assembly With The 1P4000 Line Boring Tool Group{0663}

1979/10/22 New Coolant Temperature Regulator Housing And Vent Line Valve Give Better Control Of Engine Cooling; Conversion Kits Available{1380,1355}

1979/10/22 Cold Temperature Starting Procedures For Air Compressor And Drill Engines{0374,1000,1450}

1979/10/22 Size Of Glass Beads Is Important When Used To Clean Engine And Turbocharger Parts{0670,1052,1053,1077,1105,1214}