Alamo T 7740 Dipper Boom Reinforcement Plates, Repair Plates, 002908, Aug. 29, Dec 1, Shop Rate

SERVICE BULLETIN No. 002908

Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department

1502 East Walnut

Seguin, Texas 78155

830-372-2708

Models:	Machete Boom		Bulletin No:		Date:
	S/N MB21-01001 to 01514
			002908
	S/N MB24-01001 to 01235				Aug. 29, 2000
			(Old # 200004)
Parts:	Labor:	Old Parts Disposition:		Termination Date:
100 % at Dealer Net 3.5 hrs. at Dealer registered		No Returnable Parts		Dec 1, 2000
	Shop Rate	involved

Dipper Boom Reinforcement Plates:

Subject:

Loads and the resulting stress incurred during heavy to abusive operation of the Machete Boom may allow for fracture of the outer (Dipper) Boom at the welds which attach the base end mount of the Head Tilt Cylinder.

Service Required: All outer (Dipper) Booms should be reinforced with the correct Plates welded to both sides of the Boom.

1.Follow any and all safety instructions provided, Operators Manual and Instruction Sheets.

2.Position the Boom so Boom arm is fully extended and mower head is resting on the ground.

3.Secure the Tractor, turn off the engine, engage Parking Brake and remove Tractor Key.

4.Use wire brush to remove the paint from the area to be welded under the head tilt cylinder mount.

5.Clamp correct plates to each side of the dipper arm under head tilt cyl. mount (See Figure 1).

6.Weld the plate completely using 7018 rod or equivalent.

7.Let cool, clean and paint. Reinstall the required decals if desired.

Parts Required: (MB21 & MB24 use different Plates & use 2 Plates per repair)

Part No.	Qty	Description
02976655	2	Repair Plate (MB21 Model)
02976656	2	Repair Plate (MB24 Model)
63096300	1	Paint, Spray Can, Industrial Yellow
02968953	2	Decal, Machete Name

Repair Plates

Figure 1

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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