PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT LINES ON PM-200 COLD PLANERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT LINES ON PM-200 COLD PLANERS

Usage:

REBE3316-00

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12Feb2008

U-73

A-61

D-58

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT LINES ON PM-200 COLD PLANERS
5602		PI31449

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31449" 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 "PI31449" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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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
31Aug2008	28Feb2009

PROBLEM

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On certain PM-200 Cold Planers the 162-5495 Hose As needs to be replaced with a larger hose and the pressure tap for the clutch engagement pressure needs to be moved to the clutch inlet port. The existing hose and the incorrect location of the pressure tap could damage clutch discs, pistons, and cover plates.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
PM-200	P1C00271-00309, 311-338, 340, 342-344, 346-356, 358-363, 365-367 P1M00100-00103, 321-322, 324

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	3J1907	SEAL-O-RING
1	6V8398	SEAL-O-RING-ORFS
1	7X0871	TEE-SWIVEL
1	9S4191	PLUG-STOR
1	1700274	HOSE AS
In Order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

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Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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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%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

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NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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

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

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

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT LINES ON PM-200 COLD PLANERS

MODELS INVOLVED - PM-200 Cold Planers
Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The 162-5495 Hose As needs to be replaced with a larger hose and the pressure tap for the clutch engagement pressure needs to be moved to the clutch inlet port on the products listed below. The existing hose and the incorrect location of the pressure tap could damage clutch discs, pistons, and cover plates. You will not be charged for the service performed.

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 12Feb2008 when scheduling this service.

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 12Feb2008 Service Letter

Rework Procedure

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Parts needed

qty 1 P/N 3J-1907 SEAL-O-RING pos. # 1
qty 1 P/N 6V-8398 SEAL-O-RING pos. # 2
qty 1 P/N 7X-0871 TEE-SWIVEL pos. # 3
qty 1 P/N 9S-4191 PLUG-STOR pos. # 4
qty 1 P/N 170-0274 HOSE AS pos. # 5

Refer to the Service Manual and Parts Book as necessary.

PROCEDURE:

. Park the mill on a flat level surface and turn off the engine.

. Open the engine hood and locate clutch block (6).

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. Locate the "M1" port, remove the gauge hose from pressure tap (7) remove pressure tap (7), and install the new plug (4) and seal (1).

. Locate the Port "A", remove hose (8) and install new hose (5).

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. On the top of the clutch remove hose (8).

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. Install tee (3)and seal (2).

. Connect to the tee (2-3) the hose (5) from Port "A" on the clutch block.

. Connect the pressure tap(7) and the gauge hose to tee (2-3)

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. Replace the clutch oil re-filling with approximately 60L (16 US gal) of TDTO-TMS SAE 30W oil.
Periodically check the oil level with the dipstick. Make sure the oil level does not exceed the mark on the dipstick.

. Close the engine hood.

. Adjust the hydraulic pressure of the clutch to 12 bar (174 psi).
The engine must be at maximum rpm.
The engine oil temperature must be greater than 50 C (122 F).
Refer to Testing and Adjusting, QENR2017, "Rotor Clutch" for the correct procedure.