Alamo Machete T 7740 - Manual (Page 77)

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MACHETE
SERVICE BULLETIN No. 990303
Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department
1502 East Walnut
Seguin, Texas 78155
830-372-2708
Lower Cross Member Reinforcement Kit P/N 02974182:
Subject:
Support gussets have been added to the lower crossmember frame support
Service Required:
1. Secure the tractor to facilitate a safe repair, (Engine off, Park brake on, Key Secured & etc..).
2. Using the hardware provided, line up the holes in the plates with the those in the tractor frame
and attach the gusset plates to each side of the tractor over the lower crossmember as shown
in the drawing provided with the kit. NOTE: The gusset is made at an exaggerated length to
accommodate the possibility of varying distances between the crossmember and the tractor
frame. Some trimming of the gusset may be required.
3. Utilize a continuous 1/4" weld to attach the bottom of the gusset to the lower crossmember
between the two crossmember bolts on each side of the tractor as illustrated in figure 1 and in
the assembly drawing provided with the kit. Weld both sides of gusset.
4. Torque the four mounting bolts that attach gussets to tractor frame to 300 ft. lbs. (407 Nm)
5. Clean the welded area and paint with high gloss Black paint.
Parts Required: (order Kit #02974182)
Part No. Qty Description
02974182 1 Support Gusset Kit
P/N 02974182 Kit includes
Part No.
Qty Description
02974181 2 Rail Gusset
00000200 4 Nut
00003901 4 Lockwasher
02978600 4 Bolt
02977386 1 Instruction Drawing
Models: Machete Boom mounted on JD 6000 2 & 4 WD
S/N MB21-01001 to 01324
S/N MB24-01001 to 01165
Date:
Mar. 3, 1999
Bulletin No:
990303
(Old # 990002A)
Parts:
100 % at Dealer Net
Labor:
4.8 hrs. at Dealer registered
Shop Rate
Termination Date:
Jul. 31, 1999
Old Parts Disposition:
No Returnable Parts
involved
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.
Gusset
# 02974181
Gusset
# 02974181
1/4"
1/4"
Front of Tractor
Figure 1