1999/02/08 Caterpillar

New Battery Increases Starting Power {1401}

Usage:

480 (2BZ),
485 (8ZW),
460 (9FW),
465 (3HZ),
450 (8YW) Lexion Combine

Description of Change: A new improved battery is available for increased starting power.

Adaptable To: The new 153-5700 Maintenance Free Battery is effective with 480 (2BZ493), 485 (8ZW480), 460 (9FW520), 465 (3HZ478), and 450 (8YW467) Lexion Combines. The new 153-5700 Maintenance Free Battery is adaptable to 480 (2BZ1-492), 485 (8ZW1-479), 460 (9FW1-519), 465 (3HZ1-477), and 450 (8YW1-466) Lexion Combines. The new 153-5700 Maintenance Free Battery is the replacement battery for all machines listed above.

The previously used batteries were 148-3757 and 9X-9721 and were not maintenance free. The cold cranking amps have increased from 1000 Amps on the previous battery to 1100 Amps for the new battery.

Caterpillar Information System:

1999/02/08 New Feeder Control Group Available for Certain Paver Models {5643}

1999/02/08 New Valves Improve Harvester Head Service Life {0587}

1999/02/08 Supplemental Steering Self Test Changed On New D-Series Trucks {4323,4343}

1999/02/08 New Engine Pressure Sensors Available {1916,1917,1922,1923,1924}

1999/02/08 Valve Bodies Now Stress Relieved To Improve Service Life {3167}

1999/02/08 C-Series Backhoe Loaders Are Being Updated {1000,5077,6501,6504}

1999/02/08 New Inching Modulation Valve And Cable Prevents Oil Leakage {3162,3167}

1999/02/08 Acceptable Welding And Drilling Locations On ROPS Cab {7325}

1999/02/08 New Brake Air Pressure Switch Has Increased Service Life {1432}

1999/02/01 Procedure For Assembly And Installation Of Conventional Duo-Cone Seals Is Now Available{7561}

1999/02/01 New Pulse Width Modulated Brake Sensor Now Available{4800}

1999/02/01 New Asphalt Deflector Kit{6630,6631}

1999/02/08 Supports On Accelerated Pre-Separation Group Are Now Serviced {6934}

1999/02/08 Correct Seal Usage Improves Service Life {7555}

1999/02/08 New VIMS Application Guide Available {7601,0374}

1999/02/15 Spacers Now Used On 1R-1210 Midwheels {4192,4150}

1999/02/15 Special Instruction, REHS0151-01, Available For Procedure For Reinforcing And Bolting On Guide Blocks {4198}

1999/02/15 Supplement To Correct Seal Ring Positioning {3159,7555}

1999/02/15 New Right Side Platform Design Will Reduce Cracking Between Platform And Cowling {7253}

1999/02/15 Thrust Buttons For Planetary End Housing Assembly Salvage Now Available {3150,3169}

1999/02/15 Improved Brake Hubs Now Available For Certain Off-Highway Trucks {4061,4251}

1999/02/15 Bolts, Washer, And Spacers Grouped Into Fastener Groups In Engine Cylinder Head Groups {1100}

1999/02/15 Correction To Operation & Maintenance Manual SEBU6955 {0374,0375,7560}

1999/02/15 New Thrust Washer Improves Service Life Of Differential Group {3258}