COVER GP-OIL FILLER 4415692 - Caterpillar

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Not ApplicableACTION REQUIRED
Clean the area that will be welded of all oil,grease, paint, dirt, and mill scale.Weld a 20mm fillet weld to both sides of eachrear lift eye over the top of existing weld.See the attached procedure.OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attachedOwner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs.
100% 4 0 0 0 0
This is a 4-hour job.
U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligibledealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS ReportPARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAMAS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Attach. (1-Owner Notification)
(2-Rework Procedure)COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FORINCREASING THE WELD SIZE ON THE REAR LIFT EYES OF CERTAIN 5110B EXCAVATORSMODELS INVOLVED - 5110B ExcavatorsDear Caterpillar Product Owner:The weld around the rear lift eyes may notbe adequate or may have poor fusion on the products listed below. Failureof this weld during lifting of the machine could allow the machine to falland result in personal injury or death.Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediatelyto schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time requiredto complete this service. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letterdated September 4, 2001 when scheduling this service. You will not be chargedfor the service performed.We regret the inconvenience this may causeyou, but urge you to have this service performed for your added safetyand satisfaction.Caterpillar Inc.Identification #(s)Attached to September 4, 2001 Service Letter
REWORK PROCEDUREWeld Specifications and ParametersQualifications of WeldersAll of the welders must be qualified in ShieldedMetal Arc Welding (SMAW) or Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) for groove welding.All of the welders must be qualified in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)or Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) for fillet welding. Refer to the AmericanNational Standards Institute (ANSI/American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1.Prior to welding, the process must have been used by the welders duringthe last six months. Welding qualifications must be documented and weldingqualifications must be current.Safety InformationPersonal breathing protection should be wornby the welders. Personal breathing protection will prevent fumes from enteringthe respiratory system of the person that is welding. Use a 1U8088 Respiratorfor respiratory protection.Weld Specifications and InformationThe following welding process is the preferredprocess:Flux cored arc welding (FCAW) Use 35 +/- 5cubic feet per hour of the shielding gas that is recommended by the manufacturer.The FCAW process is called the AWS Class E71T-1 process. Use an electrodewith a 1.5875 mm (0.0625 inch) diameter.The following welding processes are acceptablesubstitutes for the preferred process:Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) Use 35 +/- 5 cubicfeet per hour of shielding gas (75% argon and 25% carbon dioxide). ThisAWS Class ER70S-3 process can be run on Lincoln L-50, National StandardNS101 or Hobart HB-25 equipment.Flux cored arc welding (FCAW) Use 35 +/- 5cubic feet per hour of the shielding gas that is recommended by the manufacturer.The FCAW process is called the AWS Class E71T-1 process. Use an electrodewith a 1.3208 mm (0.052 inch) diameter.Use the Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) withE71T-1 (ANSI/A5.20) welding electrode and the specified