Alamo MACHETE Product Service Manual page 132

KING PIN - REPLACEMENT
King Pin Replacement Procedure:
Caution:
Care must be taken when removing and replacing the KingPin to prevent damage to the
King Pin Bushings. When the Pin is properly aligned, it should slide easily in through the Bushing.
DO NOT align the holes by driving the Pin with a Hammer this will destroy the Bushings.
NEVER check Hole alignment with your Fingers at any time, this would be very dangerous
to check alignment on anything that might possibly slip, with your fingers in it you could be injured.
ONLY CHECK alignment of Holes with your EyeSight.
Tools Required (Recommended):
1. Combination End Wrench, (1 - ea. 1/2" and 2 - ea. 3/4")
2. Pry Bar, Flat End
3. Hammer, (2 # approx.)
4. Over Head Hoist
5. Floor Jack, (1 Ton or Larger)
6. Support Stand, (Large enough to Support Boom)
Procedures:
1. Clean all components of Boom and Tractor, Remove all Dirt and any other material that
may contaminate components as being dis-asembled or when dis-assembled
2. Move Tractor to Level and Firm Ground, Concrete Floor is Best.
3. Swing the Boom to the Side of the Tractor; Extend Boom out till fully extended.
4. With head still attached to Boom (Head helps to stabilize Boom laterally) sit Boom Down
till Head is flat on the floor. Make Sure to relieve all pressure from Cylinders.
5. Fully apply the Park Brake on Tractor.
6. Place all Gears in Tractor in the Neutral Position.
7. Shut Off Tractor, remove Key and disable Tractor so it cannot be started till you are ready
to have it started.
8. Support the Boom with a suitable Hoist, Attach Hoist as shown in Figure 80.
9. Put Support Stand under Boom for safety support before beginning any removal of parts.
Keep This Safety Stand under Boom at all times.
FIGURE 80
Machete (Service Manual) 01/03
© 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
Approximate Lift Point
Support Here With
Safety Stand
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