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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 bolts prior to installation on the mower. This
is pertaining to a Date code which is stamped on the threaded end of the bolt, Date Code 11-02.
Service Required:
1. Inspect all Bolts in Parts stock and those on the effected mowers by checking the dated code
on the Blade Bolt.
2. If Blade Bolts do not have the 11-02 date code no service will be required.
3. If the Date code 11-02 is there check the Bolt for any cracks in them, If the bolts are installed
on the mower they will have to be removed to check.
4. If they check OK reinstall them and torque them to 600 ft. lbs. and reinstall roll pins.
5. If they have cracks replace them with new ones, install the new bolts and torque to 600 ft. lbs.
Reinstall roll pin.
Parts Required:
Part No. Qty Description
02782900 a/r Blade Bolt
Note: Always check Date Code and
Part Number of blade bolt before
performing any repairs as described
in this Service Bulletin as not all Blade
will have the same date code. Only
Blade bolts with 11-02 date code will be
considered for warranty consideration.
Models: Rotary Heads using Blade Bolt No. 02782900
with Date Code on Bolt of 11-02 & 02782900 Blade Bolts in Parts
Stock with the 11-02 date code.
Date:
Feb. 7, 2003
Bulletin No:
030702
(Old #1020703)
Parts:
100 % at Dealer Net
Labor:
Will be evaluated on a case
by case basis.
Termination Date:
Apr. 15, 2003
Old Parts Disposition:
Hold All Parts for Return
under Warranty Policy
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.
Date Code
Stamped on this
end (11-02 =
Nov. 2002)
Alamo Logo &
Part No.
Stamped on
Head End
(P/N 02782900)
Figure 1