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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 Information Bulletins must be consulted
for detailed instructions for performing the following repairs. Also use Instruction Sheet that will
be included with the Pin Kits
Service Required:
1. See Technical Information Bulletins # 041797-1 and # 041797-2 for detailed instructions on how
to perform these modifications.
2. Caution must always be used when installing new bushing and when aligning the pins. Do Not
try to align the pins by hitting it with a hammer, See operators manual for correct way to align
pins and install bushings. It is recommended that bushings be installed with a bushing driver,
these Bushing drivers are available from Alamo Industrial (See Technical Information Bulletin
# 032697).
Use Locktite 271 brand adhesive when installing new bushings
3. Install the top bushing flush with the bottom side and the bottom bushing flush
with the top side, this is because turning will have to go between lugs of frame.
Parts Required:
Hitch Post Replacement Kits:
(Qty use 1 each)
Part No. Description
02967689 1 Main Pin
02967693 1 Dipper to Lift Pin
02967687 1 Dipper to Hitch Post Pin
02968803 8 Bushings
Note: Instruction Sheet is included in Kit. Check with Service Bulletin 972103 (970002A) and
971903 (970001A) as these service bulletins use some of the same parts and cover some of the same
upgrades, so when ordering parts for this service bulletin check so duplicate parts (kits) are not ordered.
Models: Machete Boom Mowers
Manufactured prior to Mar. 1997
Date:
Mar. 21, 1997
Bulletin No:
972103
(Old # 970002A)
Parts:
100 % at Dealer Net
Labor:
2.5 hrs. at Dealer registered
Shop Rate
Termination Date:
Sep. 1, 1997
Old Parts Disposition:
Hold any removed parts
for warranty decision
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