PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING THE AUXILIARY VALVE MOUNTING PLATE ON CERTAIN TK 711, 721, 722, 732, 511, 521, 522, 532, 1190T, 1190, 2390, AND 2491 TRACK FELLER BUNCHERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING THE AUXILIARY VALVE MOUNTING PLATE ON CERTAIN TK 711, 721, 722, 732, 511, 521, 522, 532, 1190T, 1190, 2390, AND 2491 TRACK FELLER BUNCHERS

Usage:

REBE4546-00

Show/hide table

13Feb2009

U-62

A-53

D-50

O-51

Show/hide table

*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING THE AUXILIARY VALVE MOUNTING PLATE ON CERTAIN TK 711, 721, 722, 732, 511, 521, 522, 532, 1190T, 1190, 2390, AND 2491 TRACK FELLER BUNCHERS
6501 6502		PI31629

Show/hide table

NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31629" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI31629" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

Show/hide table

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.

Show/hide table

COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
31Aug2009	28Feb2010

PROBLEM

Show/hide table

The standard boom and stick linkage (212-8010) needs to have the auxiliary valve mounting plate removed on certain TK 711, 721, 722, 732, 511, 521, 522, 532, 1190T, 1190, 2390, and 2491 Track Feller Bunchers. The existing boom and stick can develop cracks during normal operation in the area of the mounting plate.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Show/hide table

Model	Identification Number
1190	BZK01220, 2160-2162
1190T	BZL01320-01321, 2210
2390	P3H00250
2491	P5J00250
511	51100265-00273, 275-277, 279, 283-285, 287, 289-293
521	52100295-00299, 301-305, 307-320, 322-327
522	52200235-00237, 240-241, 243, 248, 252-255, 257-261
532	53200175-00176
TK711	10100206, 212-213, 245, 248-250, 253-255, 257, 259, 262-268, 270-275
TK721	10200207, 209-210, 213, 345, 347, 352-356, 358-360, 364-366
TK722	10300202-00206, 210-212, 219-221, 446-447, 450-453, 456, 460, 462-464, 466
TK732	10400192-00196, 199-202, 545-549

PARTS NEEDED

Show/hide table

No parts needed for this program

ACTION REQUIRED

Show/hide table

Refer to Special Instruction, REHS4186, for the removal procedures.

Show/hide table

OWNER NOTIFICATION

Show/hide table

U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Show/hide table

Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

Show/hide table

NOTE: This is a 4.0-hour job

Show/hide table

PARTS DISPOSITION

Show/hide table

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Show/hide table

COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING THE AUXILIARY VALVE MOUNTING PLATE

MODELS INVOLVED - TK711, TK721, TK722, TK732, 511, 521, 522, 532, 1190T, 1190, 2390, and 2491 Track Feller Bunchers

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The standard boom and stick linkage needs to have the auxiliary valve mounting plate removed on the products listed below. The existing boom and stick can develop cracks during normal operation in the area of the mounting plate. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 13Feb2009 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 13Feb2009 Service Letter