Alamo T 7740 manual Buzz Bar Head Motor Coupler Re-Design

SERVICE BULLETIN No. 010607

Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department

1502 East Walnut

Seguin, Texas 78155

830-372-2708

Models:	Machete Boom, A-Boom & Slope Mower Models			Bulletin No:		Date:
		with Buzz Bar Head Option
				010607
						Jul. 6, 2001
				(Old # 200102)
Parts:		Labor:	Old Parts Disposition:		Termination Date:
100 % at Dealer Net		2.5 hrs. at Dealer registered	Hold All Parts for Return		Sep 28, 2001
		Shop Rate	under Warranty Policy

Buzz Bar Head Motor Coupler Re-Design:

Subject:

Failures of the Motor to drive spindle molded coupler require inspection of the drive system and possible replacement of the coupler parts.

Service Required: The Buzz bar drive system must be updated to the new molded rubber coupling design prior to the implementation of this Service Bulletin. Refer to Technical Information Bulletin 041101 is related to this Service Bulletin.

The drive system will require inspection and possible replacement to ensure proper alignment with the drive sheave.

There has been a design change to the drive coupler assembly for the Buzz bar Cutting Head. If a flexible coupler, Alamo Industrial P/N 02974245 (for Machete) or P/N 02974246 (for A-Boom & Slopemower), are ordered they will be a different design. The new flexible coupler design will be molded rubber with metal inserts. The new molded rubber version will directly replace the machined design using the same part number. An installation drawing, that describes the assembly in detail, will be shipped if a new coupler is ordered. This bulletin is to inform you of the design change. If there are further questions please contact Alamo Industrial's Technical Service Department.

Parts Required: Flexible Couple Repair Kits

Part No.	Qty	Description
02974245	1	Flexible Coupler Repair Kit. (For Machete Models)
02974246	1	Flexible Coupler Repair Kit. (For All Other Models)

Kits above will include the required parts as well as the required Hardware, The Kits will also include an Instruction Sheet P/N 02977380 which has details on how to perform repairs.

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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