1997/12/08 Caterpillar

Lubricant Available For Use On Door Latches{7308}

Usage:

120H (6TM, 4MK, 6NM, 5FM, 9YR, 2AN, 9FN, 3GR),
135H (7MM, 3YK, 8WN),
12H (5ZM, 4XM, 2LR, 4ER, 8MN, 2GS, 2WR),
140H (8JM, 2ZK, 8KM, 5HM, 9TN, 3AS, 9ZN, 3FR),
143H (1AL),
160H (9JM, 9EJ, 6WM, 2FM, 3GM, 2HS, 3HR),
163H (5AK),
14H (7WJ),
16H (6ZJ, 3JR) Motor Graders;
D25D (1HK),
D30D (3AJ),
D40D (2JJ),
D250E (5TN),
D300E (7FN),
D350E (9LR),
D400E (2YR) Articulated Trucks;
613C II (8LJ),
615C II (9XG),
621F (4SK),
627F (1DL),
631E (1AB),
633E (2PS),
637E (1FB),
651E (4YR),
657E (6TR),
657E P/P (5YR) Wheel Tractors

Wet lubricants attract air borne grit and cause cab door latches to stick. A dry lubricant, either 1U-8268 Lubricant (Aerosol) or 9U-6331 Lubricant (16 oz. pump bottle) should be used for cab door linkages, door rubber seals, and window latches to maintain ease of operation.

Caterpillar Information System:

1997/12/08 Updated Clipping Method Improves Durability Of Fan Motor Inlet Tube Assemblies{5057}

1997/12/08 New Metering Pump Group Improves Steering Control{4312}

1997/12/08 Serviceable Transmission Control Switches And New Improved Retention Bolts Are Available For The 123-7406 And 132-3110 Steering Wheel Groups{3171}

1997/12/08 New Torque Converters Have Improved Output Shaft Bearings{3101,3135,3130}

1997/12/08 New Hose Clamp For The Air Inlet Hose Has Improved Durability{1071}

1997/12/08 Improved Latch Pin For Telehandler All Weather Cab{7308}

1997/12/08 New Tow Hitch Available{7111,5133,7116,7555,7562}

1997/12/08 New Maintenance Of Wear Pads Improves Service Life{6460}

1997/12/08 An Improved Seal Package Now Available For Tailgate Cylinders{5107,7271}

1997/12/08 New Foot Actuator Switch For Differential Lock Improves Reliability{3270,1435,3258,3264}

1997/12/08 Wiggins Fast Fill Connectors For 793C Off-Highway Trucks{7513}

1997/12/08 New Brake Oil Temperature Sender Used In Some Non VIMS Off-Highway Trucks For Improved Accuracy{7489}

1997/12/15 Proper Tensioning Of Alternator V-Belt {1807,1800,1357}

1997/12/15 Improved Rear Suspension Cylinder Seal Package Now Available {7201,7213}

1997/12/15 Beaded Wiper Seals For Rear Suspension Cylinders Increase Service Life {7201,7213}

1997/12/15 Revised Testing & Adjusting Manual, SENR6719-01, 938G Wheel Loader And IT38G Integrated Toolcarrier Traction Control System, Now Available {0374}

1997/12/15 Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant (ELC) Is The Standard Factory Fill For The Engine Cooling System On Machines Built At The Sagami, Japan Factory {1395}

1997/12/22 Special Instruction, SEHS9967-01, Available For 24H Motor Grader Assembly Instruction {0374,7000,7960}

1997/12/22 Recommended Tire And Rim Usage {4201,4202,4203}

1997/12/22 Brake Purge Ports Added To Improve Brake Serviceability {4251}

1997/12/22 New Autoshift Transmission Available {3030,3168,7459}

1997/12/22 New Screen Covers For Hoods And Side Panel Louvers Now Available To Prevent Debris And Snow Ingress {7315,1151}

1997/12/22 Revised Systems Operation Testing And Adjusting Manual, SENR5890-02, Transmission Electronic Control System, Now Available {0375,3168}

1997/12/22 New Hydrostatic Drive Pump Group Has Stronger Head {3203}