TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN No. 041797-1
Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department
1502 East Walnut
Seguin, Texas 78155
Models: Machete, MB21 & MB24
Bulletin No:
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 |
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02972231 | Hitch Post Kit |
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02967691 | Pin Kit |
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02967687 | Pin Kit |
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02972232 | Instruction Sheet |
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Note: Instruction Sheet is included in Kit. |
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Repair Procedures: |
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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. |
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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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