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PURPOSE OF THE FLAT-RATE SCHEDULEThis flat-rate schedule has been prepared as a useful guide to help dealers and distributors in executingservicing jobs effectively at fair prices. It provides for the standard operation times needed to do individualservicing jobs. Please make full use of this schedule when charging for Warranty Adjustments or repair worksexecuted, or when estimating the costs required for service works.USING THE FLAT-RATE SCHEDULETo help dealers to identify correctly the details of service works to be done, the schedule is edited to includeexploded illustrations indicating clearly the points to service and the schedule of standard operation times.The exploded illustrations are provided with emphasis on B1220, B1620 and B1820. The time schedule iscompleted to be readily understandable with the three headings: JOB CODE NUMBER, DESCRIPTION andSTANDARD OPERATION TIME.1) EXPLODED ILLUSTRATIONAny of the following method is used to indicate the point to service;(1) Indicating the point by using a leading line.(2) Indicating the range of servicing by using the marking.(3) Indicating the range of servicing by using a box of dotted line.Identify the points or ranges to be serviced with any of these indications and select appropriate procedure forthe servicing with the relevant JOB CODE NUMBER.2) JOB CODE NUMBERIn this flat-rate schedule, job code numbers are used as the service work control codes. Use thesenumbers when filling out the Warranty Adjustment Request form.3) DESCRIPTION1. Each of the job descriptions listed covers all the works to be performed, from starting the servicing job tothe completion of the service work when the unit is fully restored to the operating condition.This also includes incidental works such as cleaning, adjustment and inspection of the parts involved.2. When the service work is to be done at two or more points, an item covering those points to service ( like"STARTER ASSY. O.H." for example ) is to be selected, by referring to the exploded illustrationsprovided. Do not try to look up individual items and combine them, which will end up in unnecessary wasteof time for double works.4) STANDARD OPERATION TIMEThis is listed in one tenth of an hour.The time schedule has based on:1. Service done by a mechanic with average ability and experience.2. Use of special tools and mechanic's hand tools.3. Use of adequate repair facilities with flat concrete floor and hoist.The listed time includes:1. Repair diagnosis time.2. The time required to obtain necessary parts and tools.3. The time required to clean and inspect internal parts during disassembly and assembly.The listed time does not include:1. The time required to clean and apply touch-up painting to the external outfits and implements notspecifically referred to in this flat rate schedule, except for those jobs that must meet WASH, CLEAN &PAINT requirements.2. Removal and reinstallation of optional equipment / implements and other attachments which are notmentioned in this flat-rate schedule.3. Removal and reinstallation of parts that have been fit at distributor's or dealer's option.
