PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING PROTECTIVE GUARDS FOR THE SCREED EXTENSION SWITCHES ON CERTAIN AP-650B, AP-655C, AP-800C, AP-900B, AP-1000, AP-1000B, AP-1050 AP-1050B, AND AP-1055B ASPHALT PAVERS; AND ON CERTAIN BARBER-GREENE BG-210B, BG-2 Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING PROTECTIVE GUARDS FOR THE SCREED EXTENSION SWITCHES ON CERTAIN AP-650B, AP-655C, AP-800C, AP-900B, AP-1000, AP-1000B, AP-1050 AP-1050B, AND AP-1055B ASPHALT PAVERS; AND ON CERTAIN BARBER-GREENE BG-210B, BG-2

Usage:

SEBE8682-02

March 5, 2004
(Revised August 2004)
U-61
A-41
D-46
O-48

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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING PROTECTIVE GUARDS FOR THE SCREED EXTENSION SWITCHES ON CERTAIN AP-650B, AP-655C, AP-800C, AP-900B, AP-1000, AP-1000B, AP-1050 AP-1050B, AND AP-1055B ASPHALT PAVERS; AND ON CERTAIN BARBER-GREENE BG-210B, BG-225B, BG-225C, BG-230, BG-240B, BG-240C, BG-245B, BG-245C, BG-260B, BG-260C, BG-265B, BG-270B, BG-2255C, AND BG-2455C ASPHALT PAVERS MANUFACTURED BY CATERPILLAR
5640 7451		PI10271

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10271" 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 "PI10271" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE: Any BG-225, BG-225B, BG-240, BG-240B, BG-245, BG-245B, BG-260, BG-260B, BG-265, BG-265B, or BG-270B Asphalt Pavers Manufactured By Barber-Greene that do not have a Caterpillar Serial Number Plate may also need to be reworked if they are equipped with an 816B Extend-A-Mat Screed or a 1020B Extend-A-Mat Screed. Owners of these Pavers requiring this rework will call their local Caterpillar Dealer to have the work performed under this program.

NOTE: Although this program can be administered as described above, when ever possible it is to be implemented at the same time as the August 1, 2004 Service Letter - PI10320.

NOTE: This Revised Service Letter replaces the March 5, 2004 (Revised April 2004) Service Letter. Changes have been made to add the preceding note.

PROBLEM

Protective guards for the screed extension switches need to be installed on certain AP-650B, AP-655C, AP-800C, AP-900B, AP-1000, AP-1000B, AP-1050 AP-1050B, and AP-1055B Asphalt Pavers; and on certain Barber-Greene BG-210B, BG-225B, BG-225C, BG-230, BG-240B, BG-240C, BG-245B, BG-245C, BG-260B, BG-260C, BG-265B, BG-270B, BG-2255C, and BG-2455C Asphalt Pavers manufactured by Caterpillar. The guards will make it more difficult for the operator to move the switch by mistake.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
AP-650B	9DN1-494, 496-500
AP-655C	CDG1-299
AP-800C	1PM1-795
AP-900B	AGJ1-152
AP-1000	1HD1-186
AP-1000B	7HN1-368
AP-1050	1JG1-242
AP-1050B	6ZN1-242
AP-1055B	8BM1-425
AP-1055B	ABB1-589
BG-210B	9XJ1-283
BG-225B	6YK1-598
BG-225C	5GN1-506
BG-230	9AL1-279
BG-240B	7RL1-852
BG-240C	AGL1-232
BG-245B	3XL1-871
BG-245C	4XN1-150
BG-260B	4AL1-1039
BG-260C	8GN1-585
BG-265B	7XK1-564
BG-270B	8JK1-202
BG-2255C	CKR1-265
BG-2455C	6TN1-142
BG-2455C	ACM1-285

NOTE: Any BG-225, BG-225B, BG-240, BG-240B, BG-245, BG-245B, BG-260, BG-260B, BG-265, BG-265B, or BG-270B Asphalt Pavers Manufactured By Barber-Greene that do not have a Caterpillar Serial Number Plate may also need to be reworked if they are equipped with an 816B Extend-A-Mat Screed or a 1020B Extend-A-Mat Screed. Owners of the Barber-Greene Pavers requiring this rework will call their local Caterpillar Dealer to have the work performed under this program.

NOTE: Some older Caterpillar machines may not have the Model 10X20B screed installed, in this case the Service Letter will not apply. Machine records do not indicate which machines have been converted to the Model 10X20B screeds and the entire population of 1HD and 1JG machines was included in this Service Letter.

NOTE: During removal of the Switch box the mountings screws may twist off and will have to be drilled out and new screws installed.

PARTS NEEDED

Dealers will need to order parts for this Program.

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Quantity	Part Number	Description
8	9X8486	SCREWS
2	2341407	SWITCH GUARD

ACTION REQUIRED

See the attached procedure.

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 to install both guards.
NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report.

NOTE: Dealers that perform this program for owners of Asphalt Pavers Manufactured By Barber-Greene that do not have a Caterpillar Serial Number Plate should file a claim using the following numbers as the Product Identification Number:

NACD Dealers 99Z00075

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)
(2-Rework Procedure)

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

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999 SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING PROTECTIVE GUARDS FOR THE SCREED EXTENSION SWITCHES ON CERTAIN AP-650B, AP-655C, AP-800C, AP-900B, AP-1000, AP-1000B, AP-1050 AP-1050B, AND AP-1055B ASPHALT PAVERS; AND ON CERTAIN BARBER-GREENE BG-210B, BG-225B, BG-225C, BG-230, BG-240B, BG-240C, BG-245B, BG-245C, BG-260B, BG-260C, BG-265B, BG-270B, BG-2255C, AND BG-2455C ASPHALT PAVERS MANUFACTURED BY CATERPILLAR MODELS INVOLVED - AP-650B, AP-655C, AP-800C, AP-900B, AP-1000, AP-1000B, AP-1050 AP-1050B, AND AP-1055B ASPHALT PAVERS; AND ON CERTAIN BARBER-GREENE BG-210B, BG-225B, BG-225C, BG-230, BG-240B, BG-240C, BG-245B, BG-245C, BG-260B, BG-260C, BG-265B, BG-270B, BG-2255C, AND BG-2455C ASPHALT PAVERS MANUFACTURED BY CATERPILLAR NOTE: Any BG-225, BG-225B, BG-240, BG-240B, BG-245, BG-245B, BG-260, BG-260B, BG-265, BG-265B, or BG-270B Asphalt Pavers Manufactured By Barber-Greene that do not have a Caterpillar Serial Number Plate may also need to be reworked if they are equipped with an 816B Extend-A-Mat Screed or a 1020B Extend-A-Mat Screed. Owners of these Pavers requiring this rework will call their local Caterpillar Dealer to have the work performed under this program. Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

Protective guards for the screed extension switches need to be installed on the products listed below. Unintended activation of the switch can cause injury or death. The guards make it more difficult for the operator to move the switch by mistake.

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 March 5, 2004 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 for your added safety and satisfaction.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to March 5, 2004 Service Letter