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MACHETE

SERVICE BULLETIN No. 030702

Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department

1502 East Walnut

Seguin, Texas 78155

830-372-2708

Blade Bolt Inspection:

Subject:

Quality inspections revealed the potential for cracking of the Blade Bolt. Cracks are the result

of manufacturing procedures and will be present on the bolts prior to installation on the mower. This
is pertaining to a Date code which is stamped on the threaded end of the bolt, Date Code 11-02.

Service Required:

Inspect all Bolts in Parts stock and those on the effected mowers by checking the dated code
on the Blade Bolt.

If Blade Bolts do not have the 11-02 date code no service will be required.

If the Date code 11-02 is there check the Bolt for any cracks in them, If the bolts are installed
on the mower they will have to be removed to check.

If they check OK reinstall them and torque them to 600 ft. lbs. and reinstall roll pins.

If they have cracks replace them with new ones, install the new bolts and torque to 600 ft. lbs.
Reinstall roll pin.

Parts Required:

Part No.

Qty

Description

02782900

a/r

Blade Bolt

Note: Always check Date Code and
Part Number of blade bolt before
performing any repairs as described
in this Service Bulletin as not all Blade
will have the same date code. Only
Blade bolts with 11-02 date code will be
considered for warranty consideration.

Models:

Rotary Heads using Blade Bolt No. 02782900

with Date Code on Bolt of 11-02 & 02782900 Blade Bolts in Parts
Stock with the 11-02 date code.

Date:

Feb. 7, 2003

Bulletin No:
030702
(Old #1020703)

Parts:

100 % at Dealer Net

Labor:

Will be evaluated on a case
by case basis.

Termination Date:

Apr. 15, 2003

Old Parts Disposition:

Hold All Parts for Return
under Warranty Policy

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.

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Date Code
Stamped on this
end (11-02 =
Nov. 2002)

Alamo Logo &
Part No.
Stamped on
Head End
(P/N 02782900)

Figure 1