New Rotating Beacons Available{1431}
Usage:
Machines Using The 9X-9556, 9R-8250, Or 9X-8079 Beacons.
Reference: Service Magazine Article; May 23, 1994; Page 2; "New Amber Rotating Beacon Increases Service Life". Service Magazine Article; March 16, 1992; Page 12; "Blue Lens Now Available For 9R-8250 And 9X-8079 Rotating Beacons".
New rotating beacons are available which are more reliable because of having a more reliable motor to drive the rotating reflector.
The chart shows the correct replacement part numbers for the former beacons. Service parts used on the former beacons are identical on the new beacons. The former beacons will no longer be serviced.
Caterpillar Information System:
1996/01/15 New Hooks Add Greater Below Ground Line Operation For Balderson Hydraulic Brooms {6335}
1996/01/15 Pre-Cleaner Extension Available {1055}
1996/01/15 Hydraulic Fan Drive Operation And Electrical Troubleshooting{1359,1408,1435,1906}
1996/01/15 New Hose Assembly Allows Clearance For Oil Filter Service{1307,1318}
1996/01/15 Detent Spring For The ICM Transmission Control Improves Service Life{3168}
1996/01/15 Rear Axle Differential Bearing Preload Procedure Improved{3015}
1996/01/08 Lockout Device Now Available For The Battery Disconnect Switch{1411}
1996/01/08 Air Conditioner/Heater Fan Switch Improved{1435,7320}
1996/01/08 Key Start Switch Improved{1416}
1996/01/08 Improved Wheel Bearing Cone Anti-Rotation System Prevents Wheel Bearing Cones From Rotating On The Axle Housing{4208,4234}
1996/01/08 Retrofittable Maintenance-Free Suspension Kit Available{4150,4196}
1995/12/25 New Valve Guide Available{1104}
1996/01/15 New Engine Cylinder Liner Available{1216}
1996/01/22 Front Counterweight Package Available{7055,7056}
1996/01/22 Service Spools For Backhoe Valves{5051}
1996/01/22 A New Piston Kit Is Available for The 446 BackHoe Loader Hydraulic Pump{5070}
1996/01/22 BHL Heavy Duty Buckets Are Strengthened{6503}
1996/01/22 Stronger Retaining Rod Is Used For The Swing Cylinder Pin{6506}
1996/01/22 Record Turbocharger Serial Number On Warranty Claims{1052}
1996/01/22 Service Parts Available For Rear Signal Lamp Groups{1430,1432}
1996/01/22 New Transmission Control (Actual Gear Switch) Now Used{3168}
1996/01/22 Adjustment Of Transmission Neutralizer On The Brake Pedal To Suit Customer Conditions{4265,3168,3418}
1996/01/22 Service Parts Now Available For Priority Valve Group{5054}
1996/01/22 Caterpillar Electronic Technician (CAT ET){0700}