PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW EMS, ENGINE, AND MACHINE SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN AP-655C, AP-1000D, AND AP-1055D ASPHALT PAVERS; AND ON CERTAIN BARBER-GREENE AND BG-2455D ASPHALT PAVERS MANUFACTURED BY CATERPILLAR Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW EMS, ENGINE, AND MACHINE SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN AP-655C, AP-1000D, AND AP-1055D ASPHALT PAVERS; AND ON CERTAIN BARBER-GREENE AND BG-2455D ASPHALT PAVERS MANUFACTURED BY CATERPILLAR

Usage:

SEBE9420-01

December 2, 2005
(Revised January 2006)
U-382
O-318

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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW EMS, ENGINE, AND MACHINE SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN AP-655C, AP-1000D, AND AP-1055D ASPHALT PAVERS; AND ON CERTAIN BARBER-GREENE AND BG-2455D ASPHALT PAVERS MANUFACTURED BY CATERPILLAR
7620		PI10422

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10422" 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 "PI10422" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE: This Revised Service Letter replaces the December 2, 2005 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Action Required.

PROBLEM

New EMS, Engine, and Machine Software need to be installed on certain AP-655C, AP-1000D, and AP-1055D Asphalt Pavers; and on certain Barber-Greene and BG-2455D Asphalt Pavers manufactured by Caterpillar. The existing software groups may allow unexpected movement of the machine, cause RPM fluctuation, cause RPM surging, and/or not identify machine serial number prefixes correctly. Unexpected movement can result in personal injury or death.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
AP-655C	AYP00216-266
AP-1000D	EAD00100-102
AP-1055D	FAC00200-257
AP-1055D	A6P00100-101
BG-2455D	BXW00100

PARTS NEEDED

Dealers will need to order parts for this Program.

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Quantity	Part Number	Description
*	2739972	SOFTWARE GROUP ELEK
*	2803639	SOFTWARE GROUP A4002
*	2811807	SOFTWARE GROUP A3000
* The software is available on SIS.

ACTION REQUIRED

1. Flash the Machine ECM with 281-1807 Software Group. Calibration will be required. NOTE: Machines that do not have a decel pedal option will require decel pedal to be uninstalled in the configuration screen before the machine calibration process is started. AP-1000D & BG-260D machines that do not have front wheel assist will require front wheel assist to be uninstalled in the configuration screen before the machine calibration process is started. If the configuration is changed the key should be cycled off and back on to store the new configuration. The machine may now be calibrated. 2. Flash the EMS 3 with 280-3639 Software Group.

3. Flash the Engine ECM:

A. For FAC00200, 201,203-208, 222 apply the September 13, 2005 Service Letter - PI30865 "Product Improvement Program For Updating Engine Software For Certain 365CL And 385CL Excavators And Certain AP-1000D And AP-1055D Asphalt Pavers".

B. For FAC00209-220, flash the Engine ECM with 273-9972 Software Group.

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.

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)

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

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999 SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW EMS, ENGINE, AND MACHINE SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN AP-655C, AP-1000D, AND AP-1055D ASPHALT PAVERS; AND ON CERTAIN BARBER-GREENE AP-1055D, AND BG-2455D ASPHALT PAVERS MANUFACTURED BY CATERPILLAR MODELS INVOLVED - AP-655C, AP-1000D, AND AP-1055D ASPHALT PAVERS; AND BARBER-GREENE AND BG-2455D ASPHALT PAVERS MANUFACTURED BY CATERPILLAR

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

New EMS, Engine, and Machine Software need to be installed on the products listed below. The existing software groups may allow unexpected movement of the machine, cause RPM fluctuation, cause RPM surging, and/or not identify machine serial number prefixes correctly. Unexpected movement can result in personal 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 December 2, 2005 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 December 2, 2005 Service Letter