1997/02/24 Caterpillar

Correction To Lift Arm Position Sensor Adjustment {0685}

Usage:

824G (4SN) Wheel Tractors;
825G (6RN),
826G (7LN) Compactors;
980G (2KR, 9CM, 2SR) Wheel Loaders

Reference: Service Manual, SENR5891-01, Electronic Implement Control System. This module is found in Service Manual SENR1325 and SENR5870.

In the Service Manual, on Page 34, in column two, under "Payload Monitor" Step 1, the word "MODE" should be changed to "SERVICE" and under Step 2, change the word, "SCROLL" to read "NEXT FUNCTION". Delete the next sentence "The sensor duty cycle is shown on the payload display with an extra zero, example: 14% is shown as 140".

On Page 35, column two, after Step 7, the following note should be added: Note: If using the Payload Control System then the values should be between 9175 and 11796. Also on Page 35, column two, after Step 10, the following note should be added: Note: If using the Payload Control System then the values should be less than 58982.

Caterpillar Information System:

1997/02/24 New Longer Thrust Pin And Bolts Now Used In Rear Suspension Cylinders To Increase Service Life Of Joint {7213,7201,7200}

1997/02/24 Service Parts Are Available For 9T-4785 Accumulator Group {4331,5077}

1997/02/24 New Sight Gauge On Rear Axle Housing Improves Serviceability {3260}

1997/02/24 Thicker Washer Used To Allow Proper Fastening Of Elbow In Transmission Oil Lines Group {3154,3030}

1997/02/24 New ECM Controlled Variable Speed Fan Clutch Group Available {1356}

1997/02/24 Special Instructions Now Available For 793C Off-Highway Truck Assembly Procedure {0374}

1997/02/24 New Hydraulic Oil Temperature Sender And Hydraulic Oil Temperature Gauge More Responsive {7450,7488}

1997/02/24 New Water Temperature Regulator Improves Cab Heating In Cold Weather Conditions {1350,1355}

1997/02/24 Some Service Parts Available For Engine Fuel Injection Pump {1251}

1997/02/24 New Tooling Simplifies Steering Pump Neutral Adjustment {5070,0738}

1997/02/24 New Tube Assembly And Associated Hardware In The Engine Turbocharger Oil Lines Group {1307}

1997/02/17 VIMS-PC Version 2.1 Now Available {7601}

1997/02/24 New Radiator Group Includes Improved Radiator Core Assembly {1353}

1997/02/24 New Electronic Transmission Control Group Used {3032,3100}

1997/02/24 Service Manual, Secondary Steering System, Supplemental Information Available {4300,4306,4307,4324,4339,7568}

1997/02/24 Wiper Arm Retaining Nut Requires Tightening After Initial Operation {7305}

1997/02/24 New Bevel Gear Set For Telehandler Front And Rear Differential Groups Improves Service Life {3256}

1997/02/24 New Telehandler And Material Handler Differential Lock Parts Improve Service Life {3258,3264}

1997/02/24 Cold Weather Steering For Telehandlers Improves With Additional Parts {4300,4307}

1997/02/24 Improved Hydraulic Oil Level Gauge For Telehandlers {5057,5050,5056,7479}

1997/02/24 Lubrication Pump Group Container Assembly Now Available As A Serviceable Part {7540,7510}

1997/02/24 Resetting Event Recorder And Service Lamp For VIMS {7601}

1997/02/24 Information Needed For VIMS Support {7601}

1997/03/03 Service Manual, SENR8457, "Challenger 35, Challenger 45, Challenger 55 Agricultural Tractors Tooling And Parts Serviceability For Electrical Connectors" Now Available {0350,1400}