PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 249-7707 VALVE GROUP SOLENOID ON CERTAIN 226B AND 242B SKID STEER LOADERS AND 257B MULTI TERRAIN LOADERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 249-7707 VALVE GROUP SOLENOID ON CERTAIN 226B AND 242B SKID STEER LOADERS AND 257B MULTI TERRAIN LOADERS

Usage:

SEBE9211

June 11, 2005
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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 2497707/">249-7707 VALVE GROUP SOLENOID ON CERTAIN 226B AND 242B SKID STEER LOADERS AND 257B MULTI TERRAIN LOADERS
5264 5479		PI10384

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10384" 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 "PI10384" 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 secondary function of the high flow system on certain 226B and 242B Skid Steer Loaders and 257B Multi Terrain Loaders may not disengage after the control is released. The 2497707/">249-7707 Valve Group - Solenoid may fail to shut off the secondary auxiliary system.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
226B	MJH3251, 3283, 3287, 3301, 3302, 3450, 3451
242B	BXM1318, 1319, 1327, 1328, 1334, 1335
257B	SLK2478, 2480, 2484, 2512, 2513, 2521, 2522, 2529, 2530, 2539, 2564

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	2497707	VALVE GROUP - Solenoid

ACTION REQUIRED

See the attached Rework 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	0
NOTE: This is a 1.0-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 2497707/">249-7707 VALVE GROUP ? SOLENOID

MODELS INVOLVED - 226B AND 242B SKID STEER LOADERS AND 257B MULTI TERRAIN LOADERS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

A new 2497707/">249-7707 Valve Group ? Solenoid needs to be installed on the products listed below. The valve group ? solenoid may fail to shut off the secondary auxiliary system possibly causing personal injury or death. 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 June 11, 2005 when scheduling this service.

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 June 11, 2005 Service Letter

Rework Procedure

Raise the cab. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual SEBU7731 or SEBU7732 for more information.
Remove the 2497707/">249-7707 Valve Group - Solenoid (1). Replace with a new 2497707/">249-7707 Valve Group - Solenoid. Tighten the cartridge to a torque of 34 ? 36 Nm (25 ? 26.5 ft lbs). Tighten the coil locknut to a torque of 5 ? 6.8 Nm (4 ? 5 ft lbs).