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MACHETE
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 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 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
02972231 Hitch Post Kit
02967691 Pin Kit
02967687 Pin Kit
02972232 Instruction Sheet
Note: Instruction Sheet is included in Kit.
Repair Procedures:
1. Remove Head from Boom by follow-
ing cutting head removal & install instruc-
tions in the Operators Parts manual. If you do
not have this manual it is recommended you
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.
Figure 1
New 8 Bolt Flange
Hitch Post and Deck
Shown