Alamo Machete T 7740 User Manual

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MACHETE

SERVICE BULLETIN No. 962310

Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department

1502 East Walnut

Seguin, Texas 78155

830-372-2708

Joystick Control of Boom Movement:

Subject:

Lack of proportional control of the Boom Movement may develope due to the joy stick controls.

Service Required:

Operated Boom controls for the lift, dipper and swing function. The Cylinder speeds should be
able to be controlled from very slow to fast without jerking or sudden stop.

If lift, dipper and swing function operates smoothly and speeds can be controlled, No service
will be required joystick is working correctly.

If lift, dipper or swing function do not operate smoothly, it will be necessary to replace the joystick
control box. Alamo Industrial through testing has found some joysticks were not properly
adjusted from the factory. The returned joysticks have been readjusted, rebuilt and tested. The
rebuilt joystick will be used in this repair.

Make certain the ignition switch is in the "OFF" position. Remove the wiring harness from the
bottom of the control box by unscrewing the connector. Remove the mounting bolts from the
bottom of the control box and remove the box.

Install the replacement control box (Joystick) in the reverse order and test operate unit.

Parts Required:

Part No.

Qty

Description

02969819RB 1

Joystick Controller

See Operators manual or Service Manual
for Wire Harness connections.

Models:

Machete Boom Mowers

S/N MB21-01001 & Up (except 01044)
S/N MB24-01001 & Up

Date:

Oct. 23, 1996

Bulletin No:
962310
(Old # 960008)

Parts:

100 % at Dealer Net

Labor:

0.7 hr. at Dealer registered
Shop Rate

Termination Date:

Feb. 1, 1997

Old Parts Disposition:

Hold all removed parts for
return

Warranty Compensation will be provided following proper filing of warranty claim in accordance with
the Alamo Industrial Warranty Policy. Claim allowance may vary in accordance with laws governing a
specific region. Any Warranty associated with this service bulletin must be within authorized dates.

Figure 1