PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE AIR CONDITIONER LINES ON CERTAIN 305.5 MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS Caterpillar


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PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE AIR CONDITIONER LINES ON CERTAIN 305.5 MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS [REBE3781]
OPERATOR STATION
AIR CONDITIONER GP
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE AIR CONDITIONER LINES ON CERTAIN 305.5 MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS
REBE3781-00

29Jul2008


D-320

 
Before/After
  
  

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE AIR CONDITIONER LINES ON CERTAIN 305.5 MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS

1808
PS42755
NOTE:

This Program must be administered either before or after failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS42755" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "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 AVSpare product analyst.


TERMINATION DATE

31Jul2010

PROBLEM

The existing hose assemblies that connect to the air conditioner compressor can rub and wear through on certain 305.5 Mini Hydraulic Excavators. If the existing hose assemblies fail in this way, they can be replaced with new hose assemblies. The routing for the new hose assemblies is improved.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
305.5 CXZ00126-00672

DCK00177-00178, 180, 182-406

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
2 4P8134 CLIP-LADDER
1 5P4116 WASHER-HARD
3 7K1181 STRAP-CABLE
1 8T3612 NUT-WELD
1 8T4200 BOLT
1 8T4224 WASHER-HARD
1 3239009 HOSE AS
1 3239011 HOSE AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 7% 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

Install new hose assemblies. Route the new hose assemblies using the procedure that is described in Special Instruction, REHS4583.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Product smu/age whichever comes first
AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
0-3000 hrs 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
 NOTE: This is a 5.0-hour job



PARTS DISPOSITION

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

Information System:

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