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TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN No. 010397
Models:
Machete Boom MB21 & MB24
Cracks in Main Frame:
There have been some cracks
in the main frame of some machete
mowers
If a crack should develop (See
Figure 1), use the following procedure to
make repairs untill a permanent repair is
developed. NOTE: This repair will aloow
the machine to continue operating while
a long term correction for the problem is
being developed.
1.
Grind out old weld (crack) and
weld the crack, Do not use an exces-
sive high repair weld as you will need to
grind repair weld down smooth.
2.
Prepare a piece of 1/2" X 6"
HRFB cut to length (See Figure 2). The
bottom should rest against the King
Post frame and the top should be with in
2" of the top of the frame, this will
determine the height of the repair plate
(See Figure 3). Bevel the bottom side of
the plate that is towards the frame to
allow for the old weld. This will be evedent
if you test fit the repair plate.
3.
Place the stiffener repair plate
against the vertical memeber of frame
(as shown in figure 3) and tack weld into
position, Make sure repair plate is flat
against the frame.
MACHETE
© 2005 Alamo Group Inc.
Alamo Industrial Technical Services Department
1502 East Walnut
Seguin, Texas 78155
830-372-2708
Figure 1
Bulletin No:
010397
Crack
develops
here
Figure 2
1-14
Date:
Jan. 3, 1997
Taper the Top
Bevel the side
towards frame to
clear old weld
Continued Next Page
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