Free Flow Headers Reel Position, Hydraulic Ram Seals - Rp7982 Mandatory
Free Flow Headers Reel Position, Hydraulic Ram Seals - Rp7982 Mandatory
Free Flow Headers Reel Position, Hydraulic Ram Seals - Rp7982 Mandatory
International Distribution Bulletin No.: COMB 32/13
Section: -
Issue: 1
Action
Replace the main piston seal in the 3 different reel rams, use the information the table 2.
NOTE: Some header rams have already been modified at the factory and they can be rec-
ognised by the “X“ marked on the base of the parts.
Cylinder Reference Main Piston Seal Part Number
LA3236387000 Reel right side vertical cylinder LA71020223
LA3236388000 Reel left side horizontal cylinder LA71020222
LA3236389000 Reel right side horizontal cylinder LA71020223
Table 2
AGCO Limited
Registered Office: Abbey Park Stoneleigh Kenilworth England CV8 2TQ
Telephone: 024 76694400 Fax: 024 7652495 Registered No. 509133 England
www.challengerag.com
Challenger is a registered trademark of Caterpillar Inc. and is used under license by AGCO.
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Fig. 1. I045240
Warranty Information
Details of the affected machines are available in the “view RP information” on AGCOnet.
Claims submitted must be clearly marked RP7982.
Claims must include the Failure Code R7982.
The labour allowance is 3 hours per machine, this includes a contribution for travel to re-
tailed machines.
All work must be completed and claims submitted by 31 December 2013.
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Instructions for Ram Seal Replacement
To Dis-assemble
Fig. 3. I045246
4. Remove the rigid element in polyamide (PA) of the piston seal as shown in figure 6.
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Fig. 7. I045251
5. Remove the square Nitrile rubber (NBR) of the piston seal as shown in figure 7.
Fig. 8. I045252
To Assemble
NOTE: Before the new seal is assembled, carefully clean the components and make sure
the parts that make contact with the seals are not damaged.
Fig. 9. I045253
8. Install the new rigid white seal as shown in figures 11 and 12, using a strip of soft cotton
made into a loop. Install the rings in two stages, the first ring and then the second ring.
NOTE: Do not damage the seal
Fig. 12. I045261
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9. Install the guide ring as shown in figure
13.
Fig. 13. I045262
Fig. 14. I045263
Install the rod with the cylinder head with the rod fully extended as shown in figure 14, oil
the cylinder bore and the cylinder head assembly.
NOTE: Use thread sealant
Fig. 15. I045264
Tighten securely
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Yours faithfully
Niels Jensen
Product Reliability Manager
This bulletin is for technical information only and does not constitute authority for
warranty claims.
© AGCO 2013