Usage:
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.
NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI3029" as the Part Number, "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 "PI3029" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
Completion Date
January 31, 1998Termination Date
July 31, 1998Problem
The current 10k ohm pull-up resistor p/n 1154325 may cause the signal from the flowmeter to be clipped before reaching it's full capacity when system is spraying in the 150-200 gpm range. The new 1.8k ohm pull-up resistor will allow signal to reach full capacity in all spray output ranges.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
RR-250 (6ED363-Up)
RR-250B (3RR1-103)
RM-350 (5FK1-51, 5FK53-112, 5FK114-117, 5FK119-131)
NOTE: This program only applies if the affected product is equipped with an asphalt emulsion spray system. Dealers with affected product in their territory that do not have the spray system should file a SIMS Report saying that the program is not necessary.
Parts Needed
Dealers will need to order parts for this Program.
- 1 - 1470856 Resistor As.
Action Required
Replace the existing resistor assembly in the control group (asphalt spray) with the new 1470856 Resistor As.
See the Illustrations for resistor location.
Illustration 1 - 1226801 Control Group
Illustration 2 - 1104322 Control Group
Owner Notification
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.
Service Claim Allowances
NOTE: This is a 1.5
NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
NOTE: MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Attach.
- (1-Owner Notification)
Copy Of Owner Notification For U.S. And Canadian Owners
