- Backhoe Loader:
- 450E (S/N: EBL1-UP)
Description of Change: Improved mechanical backhoe valve groups are used on certain 450E Backhoe Loaders. The durability of the mechanical backhoe valves will improve with this change. Changes to the loader valve groups improve the compatibility with the new mechanical backhoe valves on the 450E Backhoe Loaders.
Adaptable To: The mechanical backhoe valves have been replaced by new part numbers. This change applies to the 450E Backhoe Loaders that are equipped with mechanical backhoe valves. Refer to Table 1.
The mechanical loader valves have been replaced by new part numbers. This change applies to 450E Backhoe Loaders that are equipped with mechanical loader valves. Refer to Table 2.
All of the affected machines in the field have been retrofitted with the appropriate valve group. Refer to Table 2 and Table 1.
| Parts for the backhoe valve | ||||
| Item | Qty | New Part Number | Description | Former Part Number |
| 3 | 1 | 342-6667 | Bank Valve Gp | 271-0517 |
| 4 | 1 | 342-6668 | Bank Valve Gp | 271-0518 |
| Parts for the loader valve | ||||
| Item | Qty | New Part Number | Description | Former Part Number |
| 1 | 1 | 342-6662 | Bank Valve Gp | 271-0512 |
| 2 | 1 | 342-6663 | Bank Valve Gp | 271-0513 |
- 450E (S/N: EBL394-UP)