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MACHETE
SERVICE BULLETIN No. 960511
Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department
1502 East Walnut
Seguin, Texas 78155
830-372-2708
Restrictor Installation 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 function.
Service Required:
1. Remove the cover from the control valve, clean the control valve of all debris to prevent
contamination from entering system. Make certain that Boom is lower with head resting on the
floor. Make certain that all pressure is relieved from the system and all hoses.
2. Remove and plug the hose from the rod end of the tilt cylinder (Red Tag) at the valve. Remove
the adapter from the valve.
3. Install the new adapter (# 02969400), orifice plate and old adapter as shown in figure 1. Be
certain that the groove in the orifice plate is installed as shown. The Groove should be away from
valve.
4. Reassemble the machine and clean any spilled oil. Test for operation by running through its
cycle to remove any trapped air in system and inspect for leaks.
Parts Required:
Part No. Qty Description
02969400 1 Straight Adapter
02969398 1 Orifice Plate .055"
See Operators manual or Service Manual
for Port locations on valve if needed.
Models: Machete Boom Mowers
Date:
Nov. 5, 1996
Bulletin No:
960511
(Old # 960009)
Parts:
100 % at Dealer Net
Labor:
1.0 hrs. at Dealer registered
Shop Rate
Termination Date:
Feb. 1, 1997
Old Parts Disposition:
No Returnable Parts
involved
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.
Figure 1
To Hose
To Valve
Orifie Plate
P/N 02969398
Note orientation
of notch in plate
Notch away from
valve
Existing
Adapter
New Adapter
P/N 02969400