Alamo T 7740 Lower Cross Member Reinforcement Kit P/N, Machete Boom mounted on JD 6000 2 & 4 WD

SERVICE BULLETIN No. 990303

Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department

1502 East Walnut

Seguin, Texas 78155

830-372-2708

Models:	Machete Boom mounted on JD 6000 2 & 4 WD			Bulletin No:		Date:
		S/N MB21-01001 to 01324
				990303
		S/N MB24-01001 to 01165				Mar. 3, 1999
				(Old # 990002A)
Parts:		Labor:	Old Parts Disposition:		Termination Date:
100 % at Dealer Net		4.8 hrs. at Dealer registered	No Returnable Parts		Jul. 31, 1999
		Shop Rate	involved

Lower Cross Member Reinforcement Kit P/N 02974182:

Subject:

Support gussets have been added to the lower crossmember frame support

Service Required:

1.Secure the tractor to facilitate a safe repair, (Engine off, Park brake on, Key Secured & etc..).

2.Using the hardware provided, line up the holes in the plates with the those in the tractor frame and attach the gusset plates to each side of the tractor over the lower crossmember as shown in the drawing provided with the kit. NOTE: The gusset is made at an exaggerated length to accommodate the possibility of varying distances between the crossmember and the tractor frame. Some trimming of the gusset may be required.

3.Utilize a continuous 1/4" weld to attach the bottom of the gusset to the lower crossmember between the two crossmember bolts on each side of the tractor as illustrated in figure 1 and in the assembly drawing provided with the kit. Weld both sides of gusset.

4.Torque the four mounting bolts that attach gussets to tractor frame to 300 ft. lbs. (407 Nm)

5.Clean the welded area and paint with high gloss Black paint.

Parts Required: (order Kit #02974182)

Part No.	Qty	Description
02974182	1	Support Gusset Kit
P/N 02974182 Kit includes
Part No.	Qty	Description
02974181	2	Rail Gusset
00000200	4	Nut
00003901	4	Lockwasher
02978600	4	Bolt
02977386	1	Instruction Drawing

Gusset

# 02974181

1/4"

1/4"

Gusset

# 02974181

Figure 1

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