Alamo Machete T 7740 User Manual

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MACHETE

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN No. 041797-1

Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department

1502 East Walnut

Seguin, Texas 78155

830-372-2708

Models:

Machete, MB21 & MB24

Date:

Apr. 17, 1997

Bulletin No:

041797-1

Hitch Post Replacement Kits:

Hitch Post replacement kits are now available for Machete Boom models MB21 & MB24. The

new design utilizes an 8 bolt flange design which requires angle braces to be welded to the cutter
head. If you are experiencing problems with the original hitch post, it could be replaced with the new
design. Install the new Hitch Post using the following procedure.

Important ! Any warranty repairs must be done in accordance with warranty policy and

service bulletin SB No. 970002A only.

Hitch Post Replacement Kits:

(Qty use 1 each)

Part No.

Description

02972231

Hitch Post Kit

02967691

Pin Kit

02967687

Pin Kit

02972232

Instruction Sheet

Note: Instruction Sheet is included in Kit.

Repair Procedures:

Remove Head from Boom by follow-

ing cutting head removal & install instruc-
tions in the Operators Parts manual. If you do
not have this manual it is recommended you
obtain one before proceeding with this repair.

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Remove the old Hitch Post from the head. Clean all debris and Oil off of deck. Clean the paint

off around the area where the new flange will be welded.

Place angles (02971946 & 02972111) on rotary head as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3. All

measurements are to be taken from the edge of the 3/8" X 3" ribs running across the rotary head.

Figure 1

New 8 Bolt Flange
Hitch Post and Deck
Shown