Alamo Machete T 7740 User Manual

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MACHETE

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN No. 071797

Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department

1502 East Walnut

Seguin, Texas 78155

830-372-2708

Models:

Machete, MB21 S/N 01001 - 01108

& MB24 S/N 01001 - 01045

Date:

Jul. 17, 1997

Bulletin No:

071797

Joystick Power Cut Off Switch:

A Joystick Supply Cut Off Switch (Master Switch) can be added to the Machete in order to

eliminate the possibility of damage caused by the joystick moving while roading the machine over rough
terrain. Inadvertent movement of the controller can result in uncontrolled movement of the boom which
may result in damage to the boom rest, the tractor or other areas.

Parts needed:

Part No.

Qty

Description

02964028

Push Pull Switch, (or a locally purchased switch)

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12 or 14 gauge wire butt connectors (furnished by installer)

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a/r

14 gauge wire cut to length, preferably red wire (furnished by installer)

Procedure:

Turn off the tractor ignition and remove the key (disable tractor to where it can only be started

when you want it started). Set parking Brake.
2.

Find the RED Voltage supply wire which supplies electrical power to the Joystick.

Locate a suitable mounting position within easy reach of the operator, and run the two wires

from the new switch to the red power supply wire. Cutting the existing power supply wire connect the
two butt connector from the switch to the cut power supply, see drawing.
4.

Operate the machine to ensure that the joystick functions will not work when switch is "OFF"

and will when switch is "ON"

This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under warranty

Note: Replaces / Same as Bulletin No. 071797A

Master Switch

2 pin connector for pump solenoid

Tractor starter solenoid (brown)

Joystick connector Plug

Butt
connectors

Switched Voltage
Supply (Red)

Hook terminal Connector
Ground (Black)

Butt connectors to tractor starter solenoid

Swing

Lift

Dipper

Tilt

Door