Alamo T 7740 Blade Bolt Inspection, Rotary Heads using Blade Bolt No, SERVICE BULLETIN No, Figure

SERVICE BULLETIN No. 030702

Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department

1502 East Walnut

Seguin, Texas 78155

830-372-2708

Models:	Rotary Heads using Blade Bolt No. 02782900			Bulletin No:		Date:
with Date Code on Bolt of 11-02 & 02782900 Blade Bolts in Parts
Stock with the 11-02 date code.				030702		Feb. 7, 2003
				(Old #1020703)
Parts:		Labor:	Old Parts Disposition:		Termination Date:
100 % at Dealer Net		Will be evaluated on a case	Hold All Parts for Return		Apr. 15, 2003
		by case basis.	under Warranty Policy

Blade Bolt Inspection:

Subject:

Quality inspections revealed the potential for cracking of the Blade Bolt. Cracks are the result of manufacturing procedures and will be present on the bolts prior to installation on the mower. This is pertaining to a Date code which is stamped on the threaded end of the bolt, Date Code 11-02.

Service Required:

1.	Inspect all Bolts in Parts stock and those on the effected mowers by checking the dated code
	on the Blade Bolt.
2.	If Blade Bolts do not have the 11-02 date code no service will be required.
3.	If the Date code 11-02 is there check the Bolt for any cracks in them, If the bolts are installed
	on the mower they will have to be removed to check.
4.	If they check OK reinstall them and torque them to 600 ft. lbs. and reinstall roll pins.
5.	If they have cracks replace them with new ones, install the new bolts and torque to 600 ft. lbs.
	Reinstall roll pin.
					Date Code
Parts Required:
					Stamped on this
Part No.		Qty	Description	Alamo Logo &	end (11-02 =
					Nov. 2002)
02782900		a/r	Blade Bolt
				Part No.
Note: Always check Date Code and				Stamped on
				Head End
Part Number of blade bolt before
				(P/N 02782900)
performing		any repairs as described
in this Service Bulletin as not all Blade
will have the same date code. Only
Blade bolts with 11-02 date code will be
considered for warranty consideration.				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 bulletin234567890must be within authorized dates.

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