Usage:
17Jan2017 |
After Failure Only | PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING 2 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS ON CERTAIN 553C/563C/573C-2470C/2570C/2670C WHEEL FELLER BUNCHERS |
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3030 | PS53391 |
NOTE: | Caterpillar’s obligations under this Service Letter are subject to, and shall not apply in contravention of, the laws, rules, regulations, directives, ordinances, orders, or statutes of the United States, or of any other applicable jurisdiction, without recourse or liability with respect to Caterpillar. |
NOTE: | This Program can only be administered after a failure occurs. The decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS53391" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. Use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code. |
NOTE: | The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst. |
TERMINATION DATE |
31Jan2019 |
PROBLEM
The existing 2 speed transmission can fail on certain 553C/563C/573C-2470C/2570C/2670C Wheel Feller Bunchers. If the existing 2 speed transmission fails, it can result in lack of propel in one or both directions. |
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model | Identification Number |
2470C | W2M00300-00307 W4700100-00114 |
2570C | F1B00200-00202, 204, 206-216 W5700100-00128 |
2670C | B3E00151-00171, 1470 W6700100-00154 |
553C | PGR00250-00277 W5300100-00170 |
563C | JCB00250-00324 W6300100-00320 |
573C | RJT00250, 252-296 W7300100-00248 |
PARTS NEEDED
Qty |
Part Number | Description |
1 | 5152961 | XMSN GP-HYDRO |
2 | 5223890 | YOKE |
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 1% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer. |
ACTION REQUIRED
After diagnosis of failed transmission, replace the existing 2 speed transmission with a new 515-2961 Transmission Group and two 522-3890 Yokes. Note: Ensure that all safety information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before any operation or any maintenance procedures are performed. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual "Safety Section". Refer to the Service Manual if/as necessary. Refer to REHS8034, Special Instruction, "Rework Procedure for Transmission Mounts on Certain Wheel Feller Bunchers", only for reference, if additional instructions are needed during installation. The parts required will not match. |
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
0-24 mo |
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25-36 mo |
NOTE: This is a 20.0-hour job | ||||||
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling. |