Circular Ref. No. 25 / 2013 Date: We are pleased to share following product improvements to in our regular commercial production:-

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1 Circular Ref. No. 25 / 2013 Date: To: All Dealers & Service Centers Dear All, We are pleased to share following product improvements to in our regular commercial production:- A) Subject: Bevel pinion housing improvement Models effected: PT Robust Axle 445 / 4455 only below F-codes F Code: F / F / F / F / F / F / F / F / F / F Trans 055 T Earlier material was GREY CAST IRON 210-FG260. Material changed to SG IRON SG500/7 to improve strength. Radius introduced for identification. Old Part No. New Part No. Part Description:- Interchangeability - Yes D D HOUSING ASSEMBLY BEVEL PINION BEARING

2 B) Subject: Introduction of Organic Clutch Plate in Dual Clutch Assembly Models effected: PT 439 DC Trans 056 T Earlier used Fan type Cerametallic Clutch Plate Organic Clutch plate introduced for reliability Old Part No. New Part No. Part Description:- Interchangeability Yes D D CLUTCH ASSEMBLY DUAL 11x11 (ORGANIC DISC) - D SHAFT DUAL CLUTCH RELEASE - D LEVER DUAL CLUTCH RELEASE D D SHAFT AND LEVER ASSEMBLY DUAL CLUTCH RELEASE

3 C) Subject: Gear Shifting Improvement Models effected: All PT Side Shift Trans 057 T Extra travel of 16.0 mm was causing stuck up of 1 st gear. Stopper added in gears for restricting excess travel of coupling in 1st, 2nd & 3rd gear. Now sleeve will move up to 12.0 mm only. Old Part No. New Part No. Part Description:- Interchangeability - No No Change -

4 D) Subject: Reverse Gear failure in puddling application Models effected: FT 45 OIB puddling special Trans 058 T Earlier reverse gear of 32 Teeth and Reverse idler of 31 Teeth (Low Reverse was 4.05 kmph and High Reverse was kmph. Now Reverse gear of 42 Teeth and Reverse idler of 28 teeth (Low Reverse 3.09 kmph and High Reverse kmph). Also Idler shaft position shifted for according to change in gear profile. Old Part No. New Part No. Part Description:- Interchangeability - No D D CASE ASSEMBLY TRANSMISSION D D GEAR ASSEMBLY TRANSMISSION REVERSE IDLER (Z-28) D D GEAR TRANSMISSION REVERSE SPEED (Z-42) D D FORK TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT 2nd AND REVERSE SPEED D D FORK TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT 4th SPEED D D D D RAIL TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT 2nd AND REVERSE SPEED RETAINER ASSEMBLY TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING D D GASKET TRANSMISSION OUTPUT RETAINER

5 E) Subject: Reverse Gear material improved for Puddling application Models effected: PT 439 LMX DS+ - South Special (F ) Trans 059 T Earlier Gear Material was used STEEL, IS Mn Cr4-S Gear Material changed to STEEL, IS Ni5Cr4Mo1 & Groove introduced for identification Old Part No. New Part No. Part Description:- Interchangeability - Yes D D GEAR REVERSE IDLER TRANSMISSION (Z-16/19)

6 F) Subject: Link Assembly Hydraulic Lift Draft Control Profile Modified Models effected: PT TLS Hyd 031 T Earlier Link profile and thickness has been changed for better reliability. Old Part No. New Part No. Part Description:- Interchangeability - No D LINK ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC LIFT DRAFT CONTROL

7 G) Subject: Live Lubrication Pipe Improvement Models effected: FT 6060 / 6065 PT4455 Engine 038 T & T Earlier Pipe thickness 0.7 mm Pipe thickness increased 1.0 mm for better strength Old Part No. New Part No. Part Description:- Interchangeability - Yes D PIPE FUEL INJECTION PUMP LUBRICATION

8 H) Subject: Power Steering Pipe Improvement Models effected: FT 45 EPI - Power Steering FT 60 EPI - Power Steering Tract 137 T Earlier Copper coated steel tube CDS(Cold drawn seamless) steel tube introduced for better reliability Old Part No. New Part No. Part Description:- Interchangeability - Yes D D TUBE ASSEMBLY LEFT TURN POWER STEERING D D TUBE ASSEMBLY RIGHT TURN POWER STEERING D TUBE ASSEMBLY CONNECTING TO STEERING MOTOR RETURN TUBE D D TUBE ASSEMBLY PRESSURE HYDRAULIC PUMP REAR OUTLET TO STEERING MOTOR

9 I) Subject: Fuel Tank Neck Improvement Models effected: FT 45 EPI FT 60 EPI FT 6060 / 6065 Tract 138 T Earlier fuel tank neck was not extended inside the fuel tank Fuel tank neck extended 50.0 mm inside to prevent diesel splashing and pilferage. Old Part No. New Part No. Part Description:- Interchangeability - No D FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY D FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

10 J) Subject: Square Type Stay Bar Locking Improvement Models effected: FT 45 / 60 Tract 139 T Earlier used pin & chain Lynch pin introduced for positive locking Old Part No. New Part No. Part Description:- Interchangeability - No D D D PIN AND RING ASSEMBLY LYNCH D STAY BAR ASSEMBLY LH (SQUARE TYPE) D STAY BAR ASSEMBLY RH (SQUARE TYPE)

11 K) Subject: Lower Link Mounting Improvement Models effected: FT 6060 FT 6065 SMX Tract 140 T Earlier lower link mounting bush height was 25.0 mm Lower link mounting plate bush height reduced 3.5 mm resulting in increased engagement of bolts Old Part No. New Part No. Part Description:- Interchangeability - Yes D SUPPORT HYDRAULIC LIFT LOWER LINK MOUNTING D SUPPORT LOWER LINK MOUNTING

12 L) Subject: Brake Switch Improvement Models effected: All POWERTRAC Tract 141 T Earlier Spring Type NC(Normally closed) Type introduced for better reliability Old Part No. New Part No. Part Description:- Interchangeability - Yes D D BOARD ASSEMBLY RUNNING RH D D SWITCH ASSEMBLY STOP LAMP NC TYPE D PLATE STOPPER D PEDAL ASSEMBLY BRAKE RH

13 M) Subject: Front Axle Improvement - Fixed Type Models effected: PT 434 / 439 Tract 142 T Center Plate Length Increased for better strength Old Part No. New Part No. Part Description:- Interchangeability - Yes D SUPPORT AND FRONT AXLE CENTRE ASSEMBLY (SDA)

14 N) Subject: Drag Link Assembly Improvement Models effected: FT 60EPI / 65EPI / 70EPI / 80EPI FT-45/60 Power Steering Tract 143 T & T Earlier cylinder mounting bracket welded on ring of drag link Additional plate welded on ring for better strengthen Old Part No. New Part No. Part Description:- Interchangeability Yes (Except EPI) D D LINK ASSEMBLY STEERING DRAG 1038MM (POWER STEERING) - D LINK ASSEMBLY STEERING DRAG 1051MM (POWER STEERING)

15 O) Subject: Fan Material Improvement Models effected: FT 30 / 35 PT 434 / 439 / 445 All JKS PT 434 DS+ Tract 144 T & T (434 VMX) T (439 VMX & 434 DS+) T (445 VMX) Earlier material used PP- 10% GF Material has been changed to Nylon GF for better strength Old Part No. New Part No. Part Description:- Interchangeability - Yes D D FAN ASSEMBLY WATER COOLING

16 P) Subject: Fuel Tank Cap Improvement Models effected: All FARMTRAC Tract 145 T Two seals used - one of 3.0 mm & second of 1.0 mm Single seal 4.0 mm introduced for better sealing Old Part No. New Part No. Part Description:- Interchangeability - YES D CAP AND KEY ASSEMBLY FUEL TANK Please update your workshop staff on the above changes and cut-off numbers. For Escorts Limited, Ajay Dua Head - Warranty & Product Reliability