SERVICE BULLETIN

NOTICE: The Type of Change and Recommended Compliance specified reflects Solar’s best judgment regarding the Ser-
vice Bulletin. All questions should be directed to your Solar Field Service Representative. Solar, Saturn, Centaur,
Taurus, Mars, SoLoNOx, and Turbotronic are trademarks of Solar Turbines Incorporated. Cat and Caterpillar are
trademarks of Caterpillar Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.

NUMBER: 2.0/102A
ISSUED: April 1998
REVISED: February 1999
PRODUCT: Mars
MODEL(S): All
Specifics: Mars Turbines with Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electric Start Systems

SUBJECT: MARS OVERRUNNING (SPRAG) CLUTCH

Type of Change: Product Improvement

Recommended
Compliance: Information

Purpose:
To alert Customers of the availability of an improved sprag clutch for the Mars start system.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Continued product development has resulted in the availability of an improved overrunning (sprag)
clutch for the Mars Turbine start system. Solar now incorporates the newest version Accessory
Drive Assembly (P/N 117850-30) in all new production start systems and the improvement is avail-
able for all replacements in the field.

DESCRIPTION:
The previous P/N 117850-10 and P/N 117850-20 Accessory Drive Assemblies can be upgraded to
a P/N 117850-30. The new overrunning starter clutch has inherent friction that causes the starter to
rotate after starter dropout. It is normal for this to occur, and speeds up to 5400 rpm can be reached
without any detrimental effect to the starter system.

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NUMBER: 2.0/102A
ACTION:
To order an upgraded Accessory Drive Assemblies P/N 117850-30 contact your Solar Service Parts
Representative or to obtain more information regarding this product improvement contact your lo-
cal Solar Field Service Office.

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