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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 Arm.
Service Required:
1. Visually inspect the bushing location in the top king pin bore. The bushing should be flush with
the bottom of the bore.
2. If the Bushing is in the proper place there will be no need to make this repair.
3. If the busing appears to have moved downward in the bore, refer to the King Pin bushing
replacement section in the operators manual / Service Manual for the proper procedure to
support the boom while removing it. The turning arm and boom will need to be removed.
Using Locktite Brand 271 adhesive
(Purchased Locally) Install new
bushings in the upper and lower
Pin holes. Use proper Drivers
when installing busings.
Parts Required:
Part No. Qty Description
02968804 2 King Pin Bushing
------------ 1 Locktite Brand 271
Models: Machete Boom
S/N MB21-01109 & Up +
MB21-01001 to 01108 that have been updated
S/N MB24-01046 & Up + MB24-01001 to 01045 that have been updated
Date:
Jul. 31, 1997
Bulletin No:
973107
(Old # 970008A)
Parts:
100 % at Dealer Net
Labor:
3.5 hrs. at Dealer registered
Shop Rate
Termination Date:
Nov. 15, 1997
Old Parts Disposition:
Retain All parts for
Warranty Return
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.
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