1996/09/16 Caterpillar

New Hinged Window Used In Right Front Side Of Operators Cab Allows Increased Air Circulation {7310}

Usage:

D250E (5TN),
D300E (7FN) Articulated Trucks

Description of Change: The windows on the right side of the cab have changed in the cab window group. A new hinged window is now used in the right front side of the operators cab. The new window swings out to allow increased air circulation to the operator. The door window can not be opened now.

Adaptable To: The improved 119-5116 Cab Window Group is effective with D250E (5TN751), and D300E (7FN407) Articulated Trucks. The new windows are adaptable to earlier machines.

The new 134-7331 Window Group is a direct replacement for the former 122-6800 Window.

The new 136-3134 Window is a direct replacement for the former 127-0505 Window Assembly. The former 127-0505 Window Assembly is still in parts service.

Caterpillar Information System:

1996/09/16 New Lift Cylinder Group Uses Piston For Internal Stop {5102,7562}

1996/09/16 Rotated Extension Stick Cylinder Protects Cylinder Port {5057}

1996/09/16 Brake Components Resized To Improve Heat Capacity {4250,4251}

1996/09/16 New Transmission Bearing Improves Surface Fatigue Life {3030}

1996/09/09 A Chamfer Has Been Added To Some Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Holes To Help Reduce Stress Concentrations And Prevent Cracks{1101}

1996/09/09 Do Not Wash Hot Fuel Injection Pump With Cold Water{1251}

1996/09/09 A New Seal For Brake Piston Plug In Front Brake Groups (Caliper Disc) Has Been Released For Service Repair{4251,7555}

1996/09/09 New Plate Used For Tightening Fan Belts Which Use Alternator Assembly Belt Tighteners{1400,1358,1357}

1996/09/09 New Parts Available To Eliminate Wear Between The Oil Cooler Bonnet And The Elbow{1378,1380}

1996/09/09 Engine Block Provides Improved Grounding To Frame Grounding Cable{1201,1405,1406,7423}

1996/09/09 Machine Electronic Control Module Software Improvements{0700,0785,1901}

1996/09/02 Improved Starter Solenoid Assemblies Available {1467,1518}

1996/09/16 Snap Ring Retains Rod Wiper Seal In Several Hydraulic Cylinder Groups {7562,4303,5102,5104,5105,5106,5108,5141,5303,5352,5356,5452,5457,5458,5468,5555}

1996/09/16 Vibration Resistant LED Kit Available For Use With Back-Lit Rocker Switches {1429}

1996/09/16 New Plastic Outlet Sleeve Used On 3208 Engines {1380}

1996/09/16 New Hold-Down Bolts For The Sleeve Metering Fuel System (SMFS) Governor Housing {1251}

1996/09/16 Caterpillar High Efficiency Fuel Filters Help Provide Maximum Fuel Pump And Fuel Injector Life {1261}

1996/09/23 Improved Radiator Shunt Hose Routing/Fittings Allows Common Hose{1380}

1996/09/23 Improved Air Compressor Bracket Eliminates Excessive Clearance{1803}

1996/09/23 New Wheel Assembly Used To Improve Service Life{4208}

1996/09/23 Fittings (Grease Relief) Should Be In Place When Front Suspension Group Is Charged With Nitrogen{7201}

1996/09/23 Orifices Available to Adjust Steering Times{4307}

1996/09/23 Procedure And Maintenance Interval For Cleaning Transmission Suction Screen And Magnetic Screen Tube Assembly{3030,7526}

1996/09/23 Pattern Established For Bolt Torque Of Air Starting Motor{1451}