Product Support Program For Installing An Improved Guard On Certain 836 Compactors Caterpillar

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.

NOTE: This Program can be administered either before or after a failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS8421" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "T" as the SIMS Description Code. If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE: This Revised Service Letter replaces the September 15, 1995 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the TERMINATION DATE.

Termination Date

Problem

The lower plate assemblies may fail due to debris impact on certain 836 Compactors. These failures may result in damage to the engine oil pan.

Affected Product
Model & Identification Number

836 (3RL26-95)

Parts Needed

11 - 4L6454 Bolt

6 - 5P1075 Washer-Conical

1 - 1243911 Plate

1 - 1247596 Plate Assembly

1 - 1247597 Plate Assembly

Action Required

See the attached rework procedure.

Service Claim Allowances

NOTE: This is a 4-hour job.

Parts Disposition

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

Attach.

(1-Rework Procedure)

Rework Procedure

1. Remove the 1013600 Sheet and 1013602 Sheet from the 2Q2867 Hood Group as shown in Illustration 1.

2. Install the new 1243911 Plate, 1247596 and 1247597 Plate Assemblies using new 4L6454 Bolts and 5P1075 Washers as shown in Illustration 2.

Illustration 1

Illustration 2