KEBP0207-01 GENERAL INFORMATION A-3 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.  MACHINE IDENTIFICATION Caterpillar machines are identified by Product Information Numbers (PIN). Some components included in a machine may   be   identified   by   Serial   Numbers   (S/N).   Typical components   that   will   be   serialized   include    engines, transmissions, bulldozers, and rippers. The machine and engine are further identified by arrangement numbers and in some cases modification numbers. These numbers are shown  on  the  product  identification  plate(s)  and  on  the master plate in the operator's compartment. Caterpillar dealers need all of these numbers to determine accurate parts identification. 2.  ORDERING PARTS When   replacement   parts   are   required   for   this product  Caterpillar  recommends  using  Caterpillar replacement     parts     or     parts     with     equivalent specifications     including,     but     not     limited     to, physical dimensions, type, strength and material. Failure  to  heed  this  warning  can  lead  to  premature failures, product damage, personal injury or death. Quality Caterpillar replacement parts are available from Caterpillar dealers throughout the world. Their parts inventories are up to date and include all parts normally required to  protect your investment in Caterpillar machines. Dealers may offer repair kits or remanufactured parts to allow selection of the most effective repair alternative for a particular situation. When ordering parts, your order should specify the quantity, part number, part name, and the serial number/product identification number of the machine for which the parts are needed. 3.  PARTS MANUAL ORGANIZATION Product   information   in   this   manual   is   presented   as "information     elements"     that     represent     all of the components  for  the  specific  model.  Engine  Arrangement and  Seat  Group  are  examples  of  information  elements. The information elements are organized alphabetically by part  name  and  secondarily  by  part  number  within  each major section of the manual. 4.  TABLE OF CONTENTS New Feature A table of contents (TOC) is found at the beginning of the manual. The TOC lists each section of the manual with a complete list of all information elements organized as they appear  in  the  manual.  Page  numbers  are  provided  for quick reference to detailed parts identification illustrations and serviceable consist lists. 5.  MAINENANCE PARTS INDEX The Maintenance Parts Index, located near the beginning of     the     manual,     references     most     frequently     used maintenance part numbers, providing description, quantity,  usage  and  page  number.  This  information  is organized alphabetically by part description. 6.  INDEX The  index  located  near  the  front  of  the  manual  is  an alphabetical listing of all information elements included in the   manual.    Page    numbers    are    provided    for    quick reference  to  detailed  parts  identification  illustrations  and serviceable consist lists. 7.  PART NUMBER INDEX A   numerical   index   listing   all   part   numbers   and   the corresponding page number(s) appears at the back of the manual. 8.  CAPTIONS Captions located at the top of each page of an information element  identify  the  part  number  and  part  name  along with   additional   descriptive   information.   PIN   and   S/N information   found   in   each   caption   should   be   used   to select  correct  information  for  a  specific  machine.  Field replacement options, identification of optional attachment components,  and  where  used  (“part  of”)  information  is also provided. New Feature The first line of  a caption is  shown in larger type font  to indicate    the    beginning    of    an    information    element. Captions   for  additional  pages  that  may  be  required  to illustrate an information element will be shown in standard type font and will include the term “(contd.)”.