International Distribution Bulletin No.

: COMB 40/12

Section: -

Issue: 1

CHALLENGER SERVICE BULLETIN

Date: September 2012

CH 648 C/652 C COMBINES

REPLACEMENT OF HEADER ENGAGEMENT VALVE – RP7961
MANDATORY
Advice
During harvest we have received a number of reports with regard to the incorrect engage-
ment of the cutting table. Because of this RP7961 has been launched.
Action
Order replacement valve from AGCO Parts Division and install, see Fig. 1.
LA322816450 replaces old valve LA322711100.
Parts Involved
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Description Quantity Part Number
Valve 1 LA322816450

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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(1) Y11 LA322711100 replace with new

valve LA322816450
Verify the electrical connection on solenoid
A-B
A= Cables AN-N (Blue/Black – Black)
B= Cables RN-N (Red/Black – Black)

Fig. 1. I039060

Header Engagement / Disengagement

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Fig. 2. I039061

Adjust Spring Tightening Rod A = 45mm

Warranty Information
Details of the affected machines are available in the “view RP information” area on AGCO-
net. Claims submitted must be clearly marked RP7961.
Claims must be made using Failure Code R7961.
1 hours labour allowance will be granted per machine, this includes a contribution for travel
to retailed machines.
All work must be completed and claims submitted by 31/10/2012.
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Yours faithfully

Gareth W Jones
Manager - Product Performance & Reliabil-
ity, European Combines

This bulletin is for technical information only and does not constitute authority for
warranty claims.
© AGCO 2012

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