Alamo T 7740 manual Hitch Post Replacement Kits, Repair Procedures

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN No. 041797-1

Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department

1502 East Walnut

Seguin, Texas 78155

830-372-2708

Models: Machete, MB21 & MB24

Bulletin No:

041797-1

Date:

Apr. 17, 1997

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:
1.	Remove Head from Boom by follow-		New 8 Bolt Flange
ing cutting head removal & install instruc-			Hitch Post and Deck
tions in the Operators Parts manual. If you do			Shown
not have this manual it is recommended you			Figure 1
obtain one before proceeding with this repair.

2.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.

3.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.

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