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MACHETE
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN No. 080400
Alamo Industrial ™ Technical Services Department
1502 East Walnut
Seguin, Texas 78155
830-372-2708
Models: All Machete, A-boom, Versa Boom, Slopemower.
Boom Mowers which utilize the Joystick operated control valve
with the 02976069 oil Filter Kit installed.
Date:
Aug. 4, 2000
Bulletin No:
080400
This document does not authorize the repair or replacement of parts under warranty
Filter Maintenance Procedure:
The following Procedure should be followed to provide the correct maintenance of the
02976066 Filter assembly use as standard on the machete moddel boom and any mower using
Joystick controlled hydraulic system, and filter as optional equipment.
When to Change Filter:
Inspect the visual indicator when the system is operating at normal operating temperature
and under normal flow conditions. When red starts to enter the indicator window, change the element.
This will occur prior to bypass by the filter.
Element Service Procedure:
1. Shut System down a disable tractor so it
cannot be started. Let Oil cool to a safe
temperature.
2. Place a suitable container under the filter to
catch any spillage.
3. Unscrew the filter bowl using the wrench flats
at the bottom of bowl. Remove the bowl and
drain the oil into the container.
4. Pull the element (P/N 02976067) off the adapter
an discard it.
5. Remove the head to bowl seal and discard.
Clean the seal area with a lint free cloth. Install
the new seals as shown taking care not to cut
the new seals.
6. Install the new element onto the element
adapter boss.
7. Thoroughly clean the filter bowl and fill approxi-
mately one half full with clean oil.
8. Screw the Bowl onto the head. Torque the
bowl to 30 ft. lbs.
9. Operate the system to expel any trapped air
and check for leaks.
10. Check and fill the tractor oil level as required.
O-Ring
Back Up
Ring
