Alamo T 7740 manual Hitch Post Replacement Kits, Repair Procedures

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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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