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    2005 Edition Manual P/N 02980501 (08/05) © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. Alamo Industrial P . O. Drawer 549 Seguin, T exas 78155 830-379-1480 INFORMA TION & SER VICE BULLETINS BOOM ARM MOWER ™[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. INFORMA TION & SER VICE BULLETINS INTRODUCTION This Book is divided into two Sections Section One - T echnical Information Bulletins 1. Technical Information Bulletins: Information Bulletins are listed by Bulletin Number (Date). Example the oldest Bulletin will be listed first and the most recent bulletin will be listed[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. INDEX Machete Section 1 T echnical Information Bulletins INDEX - 1 Bulletin No. (Old No.) Page Date Description ----------......................... 1-1................ -----------.... Information Bulletins Introduction 012095.......................... 1-2................ 01/20/95.... Flail Axe Head Pulley Fastener Change 09[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. INDEX - 2 INDEX Machete Section 2 Service Bulletins Bulletin No. (Old No.) Page Date Description ----------......................... 2-1............... -----------.... Service Bulletin Introduction 951611... (950011) ....... 2-2................ 11/16/95.... Joystick Replacement 952911-1 (950014)....... 2-3................ 1[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. NOTES[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-1 MACHETE SECTION 1 TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETINS (This Book is divided into two Sections) Section One - T echnical Information Bulletins 1. Technical Information Bulletins: Information Bulletins are listed by Bulletin Number (Date). Example the oldest Bulletin will be listed first and the most recent bulletin will be [...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-2 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 012095 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: All Boom Mowers using Flail Axe Head Date: Jan. 20, 1995 Bulletin No: 012095 This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under warranty P[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-3 MACHETE NOTES[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-4 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 092895 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: All Hydraulic mowers using the 02964028 Push-Pull Switch Date: Sep. 28, 1995 Bulletin No: 092895 Failures of the mower push-pull switch: Alamo has recently received [...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-5 MACHETE Information Bulletin 092895 Continued from previous Page TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 092895 Contact: Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 Ph; 830-372-2708 Fax; 830-372-9603 This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under warranty WI[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-6 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 121495 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete Boom Axe, Versa Boom, A-Boom, Slopemower & Rear Mount Booms. Date: Dec. 14, 1995 Bulletin No: 121495 Repair Procedure for Welding Cracks in Boom Heads: C[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-7 MACHETE Information Bulletin 121495 Continued from previous Page TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 121495 Contact: Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 Ph; 830-372-2708 Fax; 830-372-9603 This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under warranty 48[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-8 MACHETE Corrective Action: Using needle nosed pliers, push the B and C connectors out of the back of the plug and reinstall them in the opposite positions, or cut the two wires to the B and C connectors and splice them back together reversing them. TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 010896 Alamo Industrial ™ Technica[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-9 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 020596 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete Boom Mowers MB21 & MB24 Date: Feb. 5, 1996 Bulletin No: 020596 This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under warranty New[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-10 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 032596 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete Boom MB21 & MB24 Date: Mar. 25, 1996 Bulletin No: 032596 New Seal Protector Added to Blade Bar Assembly: A few machines have experienced operational pro[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-11 MACHETE Information Bulletin 032596 Continued from previous Page TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 032596 Contact: Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 Ph; 830-372-2708 Fax; 830-372-9603 This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under warranty S[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-12 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 040896 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: All Models using Single Acting Hydraulic Cylinder Date: Apr. 8, 1996 Bulletin No: 040896 This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts und[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-13 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 042996 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: All New Holland Tractors with Alamo Industrial Mounted Booms Date: Apr. 29, 1996 Bulletin No: 042996 This document does not authorize the repair or replacement [...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-14 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 010397 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete Boom MB21 & MB24 Date: Jan. 3, 1997 Bulletin No: 010397 Cracks in Main Frame: Continued Next Page Crack develops here Figure 1 There have been some crac[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-15 MACHETE Information Bulletin 010397 Continued from previous Page TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 010397 Contact: Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 Ph; 830-372-2708 Fax; 830-372-9603 This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under warranty F[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-16 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 012097 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete, MB21 & MB24 Date: Jan. 20, 1997 Bulletin No: 012097 This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under warranty Interference[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-17 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 031097 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete, MB21 & MB24 & Brahma Side Mount models Date: Mar. 10, 1997 Bulletin No: 031097 A kit (Kit # 02972094) to replace the O-Ring and Back-up Rings w[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-18 MACHETE This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under warranty TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 032697 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete, MB21 & MB24 Date: Mar. 26, 1997 Bulletin No: 032697 King Pin and[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-19 MACHETE NOTES[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-20 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 041797-1 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete, MB21 & MB24 Date: Apr. 17, 1997 Bulletin No: 041797-1 Hitch Post Replacement Kit s: Hitch Post replacement kits are now available for Machete Boo[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-21 MACHETE Information Bulletin 041797-1 Continued from previous Page 4. After aligning the Angles to Deck (See Figure 2) tack weld them in place. Recheck all measurements and alignments, then weld in flanges in place. TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 041797-1 This document does not authorize the repair or replacement [...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-22 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 041797-2 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete, MB21 & MB24 Date: Apr. 17, 1997 Bulletin No: 041797-2 Cylinder & Linkage Pin Replacement Kit s: Boom cylinder pin replacement kits for all Ma[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-23 MACHETE Information Bulletin 041797-2 Continued from previous Page TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 041797-2 This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under warranty Note: Replaces / Same as Bulletin No. 041797A2 Weld Weld Weld Weld Weld Weld Weld Figure 2[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-24 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 060197 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete, MB21 & MB24 Date: Jun. 1, 1997 Bulletin No: 060197 Tilt Link Arm Stop: Some Machete models may exhibit interference between the head tilt cylinder [...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-25 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 061897 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete, MB21 S/N 01001 - 01071, 03507 & 02684 & MB24 S/N 01001 - 01040 & 03459 Date: Jun. 18, 1997 Bulletin No: 061897 New Thick Blade Bar & La[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-26 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 071797 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete, MB21 S/N 01001 - 01108 & MB24 S/N 01001 - 01045 Date: Jul. 17, 1997 Bulletin No: 071797 Joystick Power Cut Off Switch: A Joystick Supply Cut Off Sw[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-27 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 100397 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete, MB21 S/N 01001 - 01108 & MB24 S/N 01001 - 01045 Date: Oct. 3, 1997 Bulletin No: 100397 Cylinder , Link Arm, T urning Arm & Hitch Post Pin Updat[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-28 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 1 12097 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete, MB21 S/N 01001 - 01108 & MB24 S/N 01001 - 01045 Date: Nov. 20, 1997 Bulletin No: 112097 Up date Kits Combined (Kit P/N 02973216): Includes - Hitch[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-29 MACHETE NOTES[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-30 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 120697 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: MacheteBoom MB21 & MB24 Date: Dec. 6, 1997 Bulletin No: 120697 Lock V alve Inst allation Instructions: Instructions for installing a lock valve on the tilt func[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-31 MACHETE Information Bulletin 120697 Continued from previous Page TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 120697 This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under warranty Electrical connection: Identify the plus (+) lead running to the solenoid for the tilt function. This solenoid is located across [...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-32 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 041398 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: All Machete Boom , MB21 & MB24 All Slope Mowers Date: Apr. 13, 1998 Bulletin No: 041398 Eleminate Erratic Boom movement: (which utilize the joystick operate[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-33 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 020199 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: All Machete Boom , MB21 & MB24 All A-Boom Mowers utilizing the New Holland TS Series Tractors Date: Feb. 1, 1999 Bulletin No: 020199 Hood to Frame Interfere[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-34 MACHETE This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under warranty TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 031000 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Models mounted on New Holland TS Series Tractors Date: Mar. 10, 2000 Bulletin[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-35 MACHETE This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under warranty TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 032200-1 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: All Machete Boom , MB21 & MB24 Date: Mar. 22, 2000 Bulletin No: 032200-[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-36 MACHETE This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under warranty TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 080300 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: All Machete, A-Boom, Versa, Rear Mount, Slopemower, Brahma, EKII, Hydro 60, H[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-37 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 080400 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: All Machete, A-boom, Versa Boom, Slopemower. Boom Mowers which utilize the Joystick operated control valve with the 02976069 oil Filter Kit installed. Date: Aug[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-38 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 012501 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete Boom Mowers S/N MB21- 01572 & Up S/N MB21-01245 & Up Date: Jan 25, 2001 Bulletin No: 012501 This document does not authorize the repair or repla[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-39 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 040901 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: All Alamo Industrial Products are affected. Date: Apr. 9, 2001 Bulletin No: 040901 This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under war[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-40 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 041001-1 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete Boom, MB21-01109 & Down MB24-01046 & Down Date: Apr. 10, 2001 Bulletin No: 041001-2 This document does not authorize the repair or replacement[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-41 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 041001-2 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete Boom, MB21-01109 & Down MB24-01046 & Down Date: Apr. 10, 2001 Bulletin No: 041001-1 This document does not authorize the repair or replacement[...]

  • Page 48

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-42 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 041 101 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: All Alamo Industrial Products using the Buzz Bar Head are affected. Date: Apr. 11, 2001 Bulletin No: 041101 This document does not authorize the repair or repl[...]

  • Page 49

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-43 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 101802 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: All Machete, A-Boom, Versa, Rear Mount, Slopemower, Brahma, EKII, Hydro 60, Hydro 72 & Hydro 15 All Hydraulic powered Rotary Mower heads that utilize the # [...]

  • Page 50

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-44 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 121802 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: Machete Boom Mowers - All Brahma Side Mnt Mowers - All Date: Dec. 18, 2002 Bulletin No: 121802 As of November 10 of 2002, Alamo Industrial ™ changed the speci[...]

  • Page 51

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-45 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 021802 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: All Machete™ Boom Mower and All Brahma™ Side Mnt Mowers Date: Feb. 18, 2003 Bulletin No: 021803 W ARRANTY REP AIRS: Effective February 18, 2003: Warranty re[...]

  • Page 52

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-46 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 041503 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: All Hydraulic Mowers Mounted on John Deere 6215 (s/n All) , 6415 (s/n 6415M355436), 6320 (s/n 6320H361093), 6420(s/n 6420H354700) and 6615 (s/n All) Tractors with T[...]

  • Page 53

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-47 MACHETE Information Bulletin 041503 Continued from previous Page Install the new retaining washer (PN 02979829) so that it fits flat against the pulley. The original factory washer will not be used. (See Figure 4) Use the original Factory Pulley retaining Bolt (See Figure 1). Figure 3 Engine Side of Pulley Driveshaft S[...]

  • Page 54

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-48 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 102103 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: All Non-Cab Models with Expanded Metal Side Screens Date: Oct. 21, 2003 Bulletin No: 102103 Alamo Industrial has designed a Lexan® ( Polycarbonate) Shield that[...]

  • Page 55

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-49 MACHETE Information Bulletin 102103 Continued from previous Page 5. Securely clamp the cut Lexan sheets onto the expanded metal screen aligning the outer edges, this can be done upper or lower sheet first. Using a 3/8" drill bit drill the mounting holes through the lexan sheet in a pattern as in Figure 2. When dri[...]

  • Page 56

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-50 MACHETE TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 01 1304 Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Models: All Machete Boom, Brahma & A-Boom Mounted on New Holland "TS" Series Tractors Date: Jan. 13, 2004 Bulletin No: 011304 Alamo Industrial has design[...]

  • Page 57

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-51 MACHETE Information Bulletin 01 1304 Continued from previous Page TECHNICAL INFORMA TION BULLETIN No. 01 1304 This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under warranty Pump End Clamp Yoke Engine Pulley Pulley S pacer Driveline Asy Driveline Mounting Bolts Pump Mounting Bolts, Use Existing Hardw[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 1-52 MACHETE NOTES[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-1 MACHETE SECTION 2 SER VICE BULLETINS (This Book is divided into two Sections) Section T wo - Service Bulletins 1. Service Bulletin No: Service Bulletins are listed by Bulletin Number (Date). Example the oldest Bulletin will be listed first and the most recent bulletin will be listed last. If more than one bulletin was w[...]

  • Page 60

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-2 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 95161 1 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Joystick Replacement: Subject: The electronic console (Joystick Controls) must be replace on the above listed mowers. Service Required: 1. Disconnect wiring harness from console at connec[...]

  • Page 61

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-3 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 95291 1-1 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Motor to Spindle Bolt Replacement: Subject: Replace motor to spindle bolts with longer bolts. Original Bolts may not keep Motor tight to spindle. Service Required: 1. Clean the head, es[...]

  • Page 62

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-4 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 95291 1-2 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 King Post Pin Replacement: (Longer Pins) Subject: Replace King Post Pins with new longer pins Service Required: 1. Measure the length of the bottom king post pin, this can be done witho[...]

  • Page 63

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-5 MACHETE NOTES[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-6 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 962503-1 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Rear Flap Bracket, Machete Rot ary Head: Subject: Install rear flap bracket on Machete Rotary Heads. Brackets will aid in deflecting material away from the tractor. Service Required: 1. [...]

  • Page 65

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-7 MACHETE 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. Service Bulle[...]

  • Page 66

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-8 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 962503-2 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Lower Crossmember Kit Inst allation: Subject: Install lower frame rail crossmember kit to reduce frame rail deflection and movement. Service Required: 1. Install Crossmember between fram[...]

  • Page 67

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-9 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 962703 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Frame Rail Reinforcement, LH Frame Rail: Subject: Add Gusset to Left Frame rail of certain A-Booms and Machetes Service Required: 1. Weld Gusset, P/N 02970138 to left frame rail as instruc[...]

  • Page 68

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-10 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 962310 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Joystick Control of Boom Movement: Subject: Lack of proportional control of the Boom Movement may develope due to the joy stick controls. Service Required: 1. Operated Boom controls for t[...]

  • Page 69

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-11 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 96051 1 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Restrictor Inst allation Tilt Cylinder Function: Subject: Cutting Head Tilt function drops too fast. Install one-way restrictor in tilt circuit to reduce the lowering speed of the tilt f[...]

  • Page 70

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-12 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 971903 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 T urning Arm - King Pin Upgrades: Subject: Boom Hinge Point Pin Upgrades. These repairs are covered in detail on Technical Information Bulletins # 041797-1 and # 041797-2. These Technical[...]

  • Page 71

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-13 MACHETE Service Bulletin 971903 Continued from previous Page SERVICE BULLETIN No. 971903 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 as[...]

  • Page 72

    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-14 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 972103 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Boom Hinge Point Pin Upgrades: Subject: Boom Hinge Point Pin Upgrades. These repairs are covered in detail on Technical Information Bulletins # 041797-1 and # 041797-2. These Technical In[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-15 MACHETE Service Bulletin 972103 Continued from previous Page SERVICE BULLETIN No. 972103 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 as[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-16 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 971404 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Restrictor Inst allation Lift & Dipper Cylinder Function: Subject: Lift and/or dipper functions drop to fast. When both functions are combined, sudden drop may occur. Install one way [...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-17 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 973107 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Upper King Pin Bushing Slipping: Subject: It is possible that the upper King Pin Bushing may loose retention and work down from the bore. This could result in damage to the frame, Pin and[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-18 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 970108 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Blade Bolt Inspection / Recall: Subject: The Blade Bolt Nut Retaining Roll Pin Bore may be oversized and could allow the roll pin to become loose in the bore. The loose roll pin could the[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-19 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 990303 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 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 [...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-20 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 992704 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 New Holland T7740 & T6640 A/C Drier Camp aign: Subject: In order to increase customer satisfaction, New Holland is providing a new Air conditioner Receiver Drier Kit for the S/N units[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-21 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 99191 1 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 New Holland TS T ractor Inspection Camp aign: Subject: In order to increase customer satisfaction, New Holland is requesting inspection of some tractors (See S/N's listed below) det[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-22 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 991012 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 T urning Arm Pin Up date Kit P/N 02974182: Subject: Machete Boom Mower Turning Arm Main Pin Retaining Design Update to increase the durability of the main Pin retaining device. Service Re[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-23 MACHETE 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. Service Bull[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-24 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 002908 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 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 [...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-25 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 000510 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 V alve Pressure Filter Kit: Subject: A new filter kit P/N 02976069 has been developed and must be installed to help prevent some contamination failures of the control valve system due to [...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-26 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 010607 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 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.[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-27 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 021202 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Buzz Bar Head Motor Coupler Coupler Up date Kit: Subject: Buzz Bar Motor to Spindle drive components may fail prematurely due to misalignment of the Motor and Spindle. Complete instructio[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-28 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 030702 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 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 bol[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-29 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 050504 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-2708 Blade Carrier Ret aining Bolts: Subject: Due to the Possibility of Bolts that may not meet Alamo Industrial Standard being used in the production process all bolts that meet the Serial Nu[...]

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    © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. 2-30 MACHETE SERVICE BULLETIN No. 083005-1 Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-379-1480 Port Plug Up date: Subject: On Machete and Brahma pumps utilizing the new design Servo Solenoid Valve assembly, An incor- rect port plug was installed in the port next to the solenoid V[...]

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