PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE SERVICE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR DECALS ON CERTAIN 725 AND 730 ARTICULATED TRUCKS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE SERVICE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR DECALS ON CERTAIN 725 AND 730 ARTICULATED TRUCKS

Usage:

SEBE8750

April 21, 2004
U-123
A-84
D-100
O-103

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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE SERVICE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR DECALS ON CERTAIN 725 AND 730 ARTICULATED TRUCKS
7405 4263		PI10301

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10301" 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 "PI10301" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

PROBLEM

The service brake accumulator information decals need to be replaced on certain 725 and 730 Articulated Trucks. The existing decals may not be correct.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
725	AFX01179-01193
730	AGF01092-01106

PARTS NEEDED

Dealers will need to order parts for this Program.

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Quantity	Part Number	Description
4	3S2093	STRAP-CABLE
*	2533719 or 2533726 or 2533732	PLATE-WARNING
* Do not order through the parts system. Plates will be sent to dealers with affected product in their territory. Part number to be used is dependent on the local language.

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

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 REPLACING THE SERVICE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR DECALS ON CERTAIN 725 AND 730 ARTICULATED TRUCKS MODELS INVOLVED - 725 AND 730 ARTICULATED TRUCKS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The service brake accumulator information decals need to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing decals may not be correct. Improper maintenance/servicing of this accumulator could result in potential severe injury or death.

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 April 21, 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 date April 21, 2004 Service Letter

REWORK PROCEDURE

Replace Service Brake Accumulator Information Decals

Rework Procedure

Parts

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Description	Quantity
Decal*	2
Nylon Tie	4
*Decal part number is dependant on local language

Machine Preparation

Park the machine on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Referring to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, shut down the engine, turn the battery disconnect switch to the "Off" position. Operate the service brake pedal several times to release any stored energy in the service brake accumulators.

Procedure

1. Referring to Caterpillar Media Number RENR3447 - Disassembly and Assembly 725 and 730 Articulated Truck Machine Systems - remove the panel at the right hand side of the operator cab to gain access to the service brake accumulators.

2. Remove and discard the information decals that are attached to the service brake accumulators - see illustration below.

3. Thread a nylon tie through the hole in a new decal. Tighten the tie to form a small loop in the decal and cut off the loose end - see the illustrations below.