1999/10/18 Caterpillar


New Belts Used To Reduce Hose Wear {5057,5605}

Usage:


550 (7ZN),
570 (4XR),
580 (7CN) Wheel Harvesters

Description of Change: New belts are available for the machines listed. The new belts secure hydraulic hoses to the machine, reducing wear.

The new 161-5393 Belts are effective with the 550 (7ZN157-Up), 570 (4XR165-Up), and 580 (7CN189-Up) Wheel Harvesters. The new belts are adaptable to first production for the machines listed.

------ WARNING! ------

The harvester head frame may tip over when it is in the vertical position. Personal injury or death may result if this occurs. Secure the frame to the yoke with a chain or similar restraint prior to working on the harvester head.

-------WARNING!-------

The harvester head frame should be in the vertical position. Restrain the frame in order to prevent the frame from tipping while working on the feed rollers. Perform the procedure that follows in order to remove the feed rollers.

NOTE: The HH65 Harvester Head is shown in this procedure. The HH55 Harvester Head and HH75 Harvester Head are similar.


Chain used to secure the Harvester Head to the yoke.

Installation Procedure

1. Lower the harvester head to the ground. Make sure that the harvester head is in the VERTICAL position.

2. Engage the parking brake. Stop the machine.

3. Turn the two battery disconnect switches to the OFF position.

4. Remove the guards around the rear of the swing plate.

Reference: For additional information on tilting the cab, refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cab Tilting", for the machine that is being serviced.

5. Install the belts as shown in the illustrations that follow.

NOTE: Only install the hoses indicated with an arrow.


Rear View of the Hoses at the Articulated Hitch


Top View of the Boom


Top View of the Boom


Boom Cylinder Hoses at the Boom Pin Area


Stick Cylinder Hoses


Belts Used for Attachment Hoses (Install Belts as Needed)


Extendible Stick

After installing the hoses, install the guards around the rear of the swing plate.

Turn the two battery disconnect switches to the ON position.

Caterpillar Information System:

1999/10/18 Correction To The Converter Outlet Pressure {3030,3101}
1999/10/18 New Service Interval For Torque On New And Reinstalled Wheels {4208}
1999/10/18 A Special Instruction Is Now Available For Installing A Cab Door On A Skid Steer Loader {7308}
1999/10/18 Correct Oil Must Be Used In Brake, Steering And Hoist Systems {4250,5050}
1999/10/18 New Automatic Retarder Control Available {3121}
1999/10/18 Supplement To Correct Specifications On Final Drive {4050}
1999/10/18 New Relief Valve Has Improved Service Life {3182,3064}
1999/10/18 New Hump Hose And Adjustment Procedure Improve Service Life {5057}
1999/10/18 Recommendations To Extend Transmission Clutch Service Life After Rebuild {3065}
1999/10/11 Hydraulic Quick Coupler Pin Now Available For Improved Fit Up {6129}
1999/10/11 Improved Load Control Valve Now Available {5472}
1999/10/11 Changes In Service Parts For Carden (Axle) Shaft Assemblies {3251,3259}
1999/10/18 New Parts Used To Improve Chain Clearance {4192,7228}
1999/10/18 New Measuring Wheel Used {4201}
1999/10/25 Improved Engine Enclosure Now Available {7263}
1999/10/25 New Mounting For Engine Enclosure Doors Improves Service Life {7263}
1999/10/25 Brake Life Severely Reduced When Performing Production Compaction Cycles In Travel (Third) Speed {4251}
1999/10/25 New Hydraulic Accumulator Assembly Procedure Increases Service Life {5077}
1999/10/25 New Flywheel Housing Gasket For 3408 And 3412 Machine Engines {1152}
1999/11/01 Battery Drain Can Cause Hard Starting {1400}
1999/11/01 Master Battery Disconnect Switch Is Available {1400}
1999/11/01 Battery Care And Maintenance {1401}
1999/11/01 Improved Air Conditioning Hose Routing Increase Hose Service Life {1808}
1999/11/01 Schematic Available For 793C Off-Highway Trucks {7601,7566}
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