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Published 10/04

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ALAMO INDUSTRIAL

1502 E. Walnut

Seguin, Texas 78155

830-379-1480

Assembly Instruction Manual

John Deere 6215, 6320, 6415,6420

Part No. 02980007

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Summary of Contents for Alamo John Deere 6215

Page 1 Tractors equipped with additional options, special equipment, tractor manufacturer modifications, new tractor models, or Customer alterations may prevent this Mount Kit from being properly mounted to the tractor. Alamo Group is not responsible for modifications to the MountKit to accommodate these differences.
Page 3 TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents.BEFORE YOU START!! Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual.
Page 4: About This Manual
ABOUT THIS MANUAL: The intent of this publication to provide the competent technician with the information necessary to perform the CORRECT Assembly to the Alamo Industrial Product. This will, in turn provide for complete customer satisfaction It is hoped that the information contained in this and other Manuals will provide enough detail to eliminate the need for contact of the Alamo Industrial Technical Service Dept.
Page 5 Install Replacement Stack Valve End Plate........5-15 Install Hose Fittings in Stack Valve............ 5-16 Connect Hoses to Stack Valve............5-17 to 5-18 Connect Hoses from Stack Valve to Control Valve......5-19 to 5-20 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Index -4 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
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Timbercat Head Installation to Boom..........9-6 to 9-7 Ditcher Head Installation to Boom............. 9-7 Hydraulic Tank Filling................. 9-8 to 9-9 Start Up Instructions................9-8 Basic trouble Shooting for Start up............ 9-9 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Index -5 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
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Section 1 MACHETE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section1 - 1...
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Blade Carrier (Bar) Bolts torque to 400 ft. lbs. (Item 12 page 1-4) ----- Blade Bolts are torqued and the retainings Pins are in place. (item 13 page 1-4) ----- Blades Swing freely. (Item 14 page 1-4) Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 1 - 2...
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___ Check that the oil in the hydraulic tank has not turned milky in color or has foam on top. ___ Check that there are no loose fasteners or hardware. Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section1 - 3...
Page 10 Tractor - Mower Component Location For Check List Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 1 - 4...
Page 11 Section 2 Machete Wheel Weight Installation Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 2 - 1...
Page 12 Note: some Older Units used a All Thread Rod with Hex Nuts Lock Nuts, with Flat Washer and Lock washer. This was replaced with the Bolt Type shown above. These Bolt and Nut combinations will replace the old All Thread type. Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 2 - 2...
Page 13: Machete (Jd -62,63,6420 Asy Man)
Remove forklift away from Wheel and Weight. Re-check tightness of Wheel Weight retain- Figure 3 ing Bolts. Bolts should torque to 500 ft. lbs. Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 2 - 3 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 15 Section 3 MACHETE Front Pump, Drive Shaft and Hyd. Tank Installation Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 3 - 1 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 16 The front Casting will have a Driveline Hole in it. (See Figure 2). This will be the same on 2 WD or 4 WD. Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 3 - 2...
Page 17 Crankshaft Pulley. (See Figure 3). Torque Mchined Style Pulley these four bolts now, as you will not be able (Old Style) to later. (See Bolt Torque Chart) Figure 3 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 3 - 3 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 18 4) is 369 ft. lbs (500 nm) Note this only applies to the tapered crankshaft pulley assembly. Engine Side of Pulley Replacement Pulley Part Figure 6 #02979857 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 3 - 4...
Page 19 Tractor. Do Not use bolts Pulley Adapter longer than 1-1/4" long, longer bolts will damage Part # 02979790 Figure 8 Crankshaft Pulley. Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 3 - 5 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 20 Tank Bracket with 3 bolts on each side. DO NOT install Bumper or Tank at this time, they cannot be installed untill after the Figure 11 Pump is installed. Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 3 - 6...
Page 21: Pump Mount Plate
Tube End of Driveshaft to the Pump while the Pump is on the bench. Figure 13 Tube End of Driveshaft Spacer (2) Splined Pump Clamp Yoke Mount Plate Figure 14 Figure 15 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 3 - 7 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 22 Keep Pump Supported do not let it hang on Yoke. Pump & Filter Align Splines of Aseembly Pump Shaft w/ Splines of Yoke Bar to Hold Figure 19 Driveshaft Figure 18 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 3 - 8...
Page 23 Pump Housing. Gap ? Check, this must have a gap between Pump & drivesahft Pump Retaining Figure 23 Figure 22 Bolts (2) Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 3 - 9 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 24 Suction Hose / Fitting points Tighten Suction to Rear of Tractor at approx Hose Fitting Figure 27 Figure 26 15 to 20 deg. to RH Side Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 3 - 10...
Page 25 Make sure that all Fittings and Hoses are plugged Tank Mounting to prevent contamination from getting into system. Bracket Figure 29 Figure 31 Figure 30 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 3 - 11 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 26 Hydraulic Tank Assembly Instructions Figure 32 Figure 33 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 3 - 12...
Page 27 Section 4 MACHETE Frame Rail / High Frame Setup/Pre- Assembly Installation Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 4 - 1 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 28 A place to keep all Components separate till ready for them (Recommended) Electrical Butt connectors and Electrical Pliers. (Required) Paint Scraper to remove Paint before welding. Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 4 - 2...
Page 29 Actual Tube Design may vary from drawing above. Shown above is a general Frame Rail Weldment. While Frame Rails may be designed different the mounting process will be the same. Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 4 - 3 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 30 Rail Stiffener Weldment 02970086 Tube, Rail Stiffiner 02712500 Bolt, 1" NC X 4" GR8 5JRC1680 Locknut, 1" NC (Toplock) 02978499 Gusset Rail Support Figure 2 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 4 - 4...
Page 31 Locknut, 3/4" Toplock (Not Shown 02966639 Bar Mounting Strap 02966639 Bar Mounting Strap (Cut In Half) 00037200 Locknut, Toplock 02957039 Bolt, 3/4" X 10-1/2" Long 02966641 Angle Mount Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 4 - 5 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 32 High Frame has the King Post Mounting plate welded higher up on frame than shown here. DO NOT try to use a 2 Wheel drive Frame on 4 Wheel Drive Tractor or vice versa, it will not work. Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 4 - 6...
Page 33 Washer 25/32 02968841 02968841 Lift Cylinder Asy. 00725746 00725746 Decal, Spanish Translation 02742500 02742500 Elbow 02962765 02962765 Decal Multi-Hazard 02965262 02965262 Decal Hose Burst Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 4 - 7 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 34 Gusset as it is being mounted (See Figure 8) See Figure 2 for drawing of Frame Stiff- Figure 8 ener Kit and Part numbers for components. Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 4 - 8...
Page 35 Support Mount be removed once the Frame Rails are in Figure 10 place (See Figure 12). Figure 12 Figure 11 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 4 - 9 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 36 Floor Jack and Figure 14 tractor and to Frame rails it must be bolted Figure 7 Frame Rail together. Rear Axle Mount Figure 15 Figure 16 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 4 - 10...
Page 37 Both the RH and LH side. (See Figure. 20) Stabilizer up C-Clamp Frame Rail against Gusset (Front) C-Clamps 1/4" Shanked Front Rail Screwdriver Mounting Pad Figure 20 Figure 19 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 4 - 11 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 38 (See Figure 24). Top of High Frame Magnetic Level Front of King Post Tractor Pivot Pin Magnetic Level Figure 23 Figure 24 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 4 - 12...
Page 39 Secure the High Frame to the Frame rails with C-Clamps on both sides (See Figure 29). Do not weld anything at this time. Figure 26 Level Level Figure 27 Figure 28 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 4 - 13 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 40 Re-check all alignment points. Re-check the alignment of the Frame Rails, High Frame for level and mounting position. These components must be aligned now before e any Tack welding begins. Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 4 - 14...
Page 41 Height as compared to Mounting Tube Height, this is the way that it will appear as looking over the Hood of the Tractor toward LH Side. Figure 32 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 4 - 15 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 42 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Frame Figure 34 Rail Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 4 - 16...
Page 43 Tack Weld 2 places each Tack Weld 4 side of Frame Rail places on Stablizer Gusset DO NOT WELD each side Figure 37 Figure 38 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 4 - 17 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 44 There are 8 bolts (Part # 02957039) & Locknuts (Part # 00037200), the bolts are 3/4" X 10-1/2" Long (See Figure 31 - Item 4). Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 4 - 18...
Page 45 Machete High Frame 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Frame Figure 41 Rail Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 4 - 19 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 46 Weld Here & Transfer Measurement to Here Lower Bar Mounting Lower Bar Strap (Cutt Off) Weld Mounting Strap (Cut Off) Here Figure 45 Figure 44 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 4 - 20...
Page 47 Turning High frame to weld all the way Turning High frame to weld all the way around Mounting Tubes. around Mounting Tubes. Figure 49 Figure 50 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 4 - 21 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 48 There are Figure 52 other components that need to be installed before you reinstall frame. Figure 53 Figure 54 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 4 - 22...
Page 49 Figure 56 Weld here on Do not weld both sides. Across the Tube. Pigtail Bracket Figure 57 Figure 58 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 4 - 23 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 51 S/N 398796 Dec. 2003 & Down Page 5-11 Through 5-20 For Tractors with S/N 398797 Jan. 2004 & Up You Must check type Stack Valve before beginning this installation Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 5 - 1 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 52 Remove any that are found. Do not let any Thread Sealer, Pieces of O-Rings or Gaskets enter system it will plug and damage system. Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 5 - 2...
Page 53 End plate. If not take the O-Rings off of Stack Valve. Figure 3 Inspect Stack Valve End Plate Area. Area must be clean. (See Figure 5) Figure 5 Figure 4 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 5 - 3 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 54 End Plate O-Rings did not stick to the Gasket (See Figure 10). Put the Shipping Plate on the Figure 7 old End Plate to protect it and the O-Rings. Figure 8 Figure 9 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 5 - 4...
Page 55 Stack Valve to Check for trouble or something in one of the Valve Sections. Figure 12 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 5 - 5 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 56 (See Figure 16 and 17) 10MJ-22MM 10FX-BMJ90 (Part # 02969508 "P" "T" (Part # 02969401) Straight Adapters 90 Elbow Adapter Figure 15 Figure 16 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 5 - 6...
Page 57 & 22). Do not tie hoses to Tractor Frame Rail yet, this will be done later. Figure 18 4MJ-12MM90 (Part # 02969509) 90 Elbow Adapter Replacement End Plate Figure 20 Figure 19 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 5 - 7 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 58 Tractor Equipment (See Figure 24). Figure 22 Load "P" Port Sense Hose Hose "T" Port, Tank Figure 24 Figure 23 Return Hose Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 5 - 8...
Page 59 Supply Filter (This Filter mounted (# 8 Hose w/ Orange on Tank) (# 8 Hose w/ Red Plas- Plastic Tie 190" Long) tic Tie 190" Long) Figure 26 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 5 - 9 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 60 DO NOT over torque fittings and DO NOT allow any contami- nants to enter system through fittings when installing them. Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 5 - 10...
Page 61 S/N 398796 Dec. 2003 & Down Page 5-11 Through 5-20 For Tractors with S/N 398797 Jan. 2004 & Up You Must check type Stack Valve before beginning this installation Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 5 - 11 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 62 Spacer Block RH End (w/ items 1 & 11) ------------- Set Screw 02980928 ------------- RH End Cover (Factory Cover already on tractor) 02980926 Tie Rod Stud (f/ use w/ 2 remote valve) Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 5 - 12...
Page 63 LH end plate. Use the same precautions and preperations. The valve must be clamped together to prevent any of the components from moving. (See Figure 32 & 33) Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 5 - 13 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 64 (See Figure 34) Install the Elbow Adapter for the load sense port (P/N Figure 31 02962022) Figure 33 Figure 32 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 5 - 14...
Page 65 Stud, M10-P1.0 X 120 mm PL Gr 10.9 02980928 Nut, heax M10-P1.0 PL ------------- Stack valve RH End Plate (Factory Installed on tractor) 02980927 Stack Vavle Spacer Boluck f/ Power Beyond. Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 5 - 15 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 66 Sense Port, Check to make sure the Valve is a Load Sense Type. Hose routing Schematic. For Hose Routing Stack valve to Control Valve (See Figure 40). Figure 37 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 5 - 16...
Page 67 Tank) (# 8 Hose w/ Red Plas- sembly process. (See Fig- Plastic Tie 190" Long) tic Tie 190" Long) ure 40 & 41 Figure 40 Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 5 - 17 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 68 Pressure Port Plate Original RH End Plate Stud & Nuts Tank Return Port Load Sense Port Figure 41 No Ports in JD Original Valve End Plate Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 5 - 18...
Page 69 DO NOT over torque fittings and DO NOT allow any contami- nants to enter system through fittings when installing them. Machete (JD -62,63,6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 5 - 19 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 71 Section 6 MACHETE Joystick - Wire Harness Installation Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 6 - 1 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 72 Locknut, 5/16" Toplock 00023500 Flatwasher, 5/16" 10119000 Bolt, 5/16" NC X 1" 02978806 Bracket, Seat Mounted Joystick ------------- Joystick (Shown as Illustration Only) ------------- Tractor Seat Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 6 - 2...
Page 73 Test Seat to make Sure that it does not bind when slid forward or back as adjustment. If there is a FIGURE 3 Bind, check and correct problem. FIGURE 5 FIGURE 4 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 6 - 3 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 74 Tractor Wiring Loom Running across Floor, remove the plastic cover that is over the wire loom. Using Tractor Manufacturers Service Manual Identify Which Wire is in this Loom. Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 6 - 4...
Page 75 2 Brown Wires (Neutral Safety Switch). These FIGURE 10 will have to be spliced into Tractor circuits. (See Figure 13). FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 6 - 5 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 76 (See Figure 15). Put the floor mat down as it was originally. When finished floor mat should be as smooth as it was before installation. Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 6 - 6...
Page 77 Right Door Glass (See Figure 18) 02964677 02965093 Proper Engine Operating Decal. This installs on the inside top rear of Right Door Glass (See Figure 18) Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 6 - 7 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 78 Valve. FIGURE 20 (See Figure 22 & 23). These Gaskets must be used. Plug Wire Gaskets Harness FIGURE 21 FIGURE 22 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 6 - 8...
Page 79 5 are connected. (See Figure 26) Photo without Pump & Hoses shown for illustration only Short Handle Phillips Screwdriver Door Tilt Dipper Lift Swing FIGURE 26 FIGURE 25 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 6 - 9 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 80 This schematic is listed to assist you in tracing wires through harness if needed. Do not change or modify the harness plugs in any way. Servo Control Manifold Solenoid FIGURE 29 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 6 - 10...
Page 81 Relay Wht/Blk Wht/Red Motor Push / Pull Switch With Momentary Start Wide Notch Actual Pin Location IS SHOWN in this Illustration Narrow Notch (2) Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 6 - 11 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 82 Notch (2) Start Solenoid Loop Wide Notch (1) Piston Pump Solenoid Grnd Soleniod Lock Valve Grnd Grnd Grnd Grnd Grnd DOOR DIPPER TILT LIFT SWING Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 6 - 12...
Page 83 Section 7 MACHETE Frame Rail & CWT Final Installation Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 7 - 1 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 84 Strap, snug the Bolts only, do not tightened them down (See Figure 1, 2, 3 & 4). Front Mounting Pads Rear Axle Strap Figure 4 Figure 3 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 7 - 2...
Page 85 Boom Rest Right Rear Side Wheel Side Boom Boom Rest Figure 6 Rest RH Axle Strap Boom Rest Back Weldment Front Figure 7 Figure 8 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 7 - 3 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 86 Install with Nuts on top and Bolt Heads on the bottom Stabilizer Gusset Weld Gusset to Stabilizer on both sides. Figure 13 Figure 12 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 7 - 4...
Page 87 Angle Mounts. Snug these Aligning on the RH side between the front and rear angle mount. Figure 16 Figure 17 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 7 - 5 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 88 Bars that are welded to tube and only have one bolt (See figure 20 & 21). Welded on Bar Bolt Mounting Strap Mounting Tube Bolts Mounting Tube Frame Rail Figure 21 Figure 20 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 7 - 6...
Page 89 (See Figures 1 through Figure 23 27). Tighten LH & RH Side Tighten LH & RH Side Figure 24 Figure 25 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 7 - 7 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 90 Figure 27 There will most likely be excess length in these hoses and wire harness. Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 7 - 8...
Page 91 Front Weight Counter Weight Bolts and Counter Mounting Nuts Weight Bolt Support Bracket Strap Counter Weight Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 7 - 9 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 92 If it is not supportted it will sag after being welded. High Frame CWT Support Weld Stops Rod Bracket Here Weld Starts C-Clamp Here Support Rod Figure 35 Figure 34 Figure 37 Figure 36 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 7 - 10...
Page 93 (See Figure 39 & 40). Figure 39 Decals on Front Pump Cover. These Decal can be installed now if not on front cover already. Decals Figure 40 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 7 - 11 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 95 Section 8 Hose / Tractor Stack Valve Modification Installation Hose & Fitting Specifications Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 8 - 1 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 96 (See Figure 5, 6,7) Hose To Pump Hoses To Front Mounting & Tank Boom Pads Orange Orange Blue Blue Figure 3 Figure 4 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 8 - 2...
Page 97 Blue Tank Return from Bypass. Figure 5 Figure 7 Figure 6 Figure 8 Orange Plastic Tie Red Plastic Tie Blue Plastic Tie Figure 9 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 8 - 3 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 98 Front Mounting King Post Casting Pads Lift Cyl Lift Cyl. Pin Hose Elbow Fitting Hose Fittings Retaining Bolt, Figure 13 Figure 12 Washer & Bushing Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 8 - 4...
Page 99 Tank) (# 8 Hose w/ Red Plas- runs from the Stack valve Plastic Tie 190" Long) tic Tie) at the rear of the tractor. Figure 15 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 8 - 5 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 100 RH Valve End End Plate Plate Rods Rods "P" "T" No Ports in JD Original Valve End Plate Pressure Port (Plugged) Tank Return Port (Plugged) Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 8 - 6...
Page 101 DO NOT over torque fittings and DO NOT allow any contaminants to enter system through fittings when installing them. Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 8 - 7 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 102: Valve Port Markings
6.0 Seconds "B" Tilt Down System Lock Valve 8.0 Seconds "A" Door Open System ---------- 5.0 Seconds "B" Door Close System ---------- 6.0 Seconds Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 8 - 8...
Page 103 Section 9 Boom Installation Head Installation Fill Oil Tank Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 9 - 1 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 104 Hose Colors Approximate Lift pont Note: Additional support may be need at the end of the Boom to aid in installation. 8,9,10 3,4,5,6 Figure 3 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 9 - 2...
Page 105 Figure 3). The Lines coming out of Boom are capped (See Figure 2) Hose To Pump Hoses To Connect & Tank Boom Boom Hoses Orange Orange Blue Blue Figure 7 Figure 6 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 9 - 3...
Page 106 Make sure none of the hoses are going to scraped or damged by other components FIGURE 9 (See Figure 4, 5 & 6). Oil Temperature Gauge Figure 11 Figure 10 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 9 - 4...
Page 107 Head, however the Flail-Axe does not have Auxilary/Door Connections (Yellow/ Yellow and White Hoses) keep these sealed off. Orange Blue Yellow/White Orange Yellow Yellow Yellow/White FIGURE 12 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 9 - 5 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 108 Yellow = Rod End of Cyl. Yellow/White = Butt End of Cyl Blue Detail B Steel cap Nuts (#02919600) Aux, Figure 13 Detail C Door Portds Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 9 - 6...
Page 109 Hoses should be angled so crimp sleeves on hoses Return Return Boom Pressure Pressure Case Case Hyd tube cover on Angle 45° toward boom Figure 15 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 9 - 7 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 110 TIMBER CAT HEADS ONLY - REMEMBER: Solenoid connection 'B' must be used whenever the TimberCat Head is attached. Solenoid connection 'A' must be used whenever any other head is attached. Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. Section 9 - 8...
Page 111 - replace as required. The mower head slows down or stops completely - the filter may be clogged, replace. Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 Section 9 - 9 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 113 Section 10 MACHETE Mount Kit Components Identification Machete (JD- 62, 63,6400 Asy. Man.) 10/04 10 -1 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 114 (See Figure 5) or more will require longer end plate mounting studs - which must be purchased from John Deere at the dealer/customer’s expense. Machete (JD- 62, 63,6400 Asy. Man.) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. 10 -2...
Page 115 Figure 3: New Style Stack Valve Figure 4: Old Style Stack Valve Figure 6: New Valve w/End Plate Figure 5: New Style Stack Valve w/ 3 Remotes Machete (JD- 62, 63,6400 Asy. Man.) 10/04 10 -3 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 116 Seat mounted joystick (item 43 in component box). When checking parts make certain which mount kit you have before continuing. Machete (JD- 62, 63,6400 Asy. Man.) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. 10 -4...
Page 117 Seat Mount Kit f/ Joystick (f/ JD 6020 Series Tier II ) 02980927 RH Stack Valve End Kit f/ JD Component Box P/N 02979116 is included in Machete Mount Kit P/N 02979115 Machete (JD- 62, 63,6400 Asy. Man.) 10/04 10 -5 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 118 Seat Mount Kit f/ Joystick (f/ JD 6015 Series Tier II) 02980927 RH Stack Valve End Kit f/ JD Component Box P/N 02980648 is in Machete Mount Kit P/N 02980647 Machete (JD- 62, 63,6400 Asy. Man.) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. 10 -6...
Page 119 Locknut, Toplock 1"-NC PL 02980513 Bolt, Hex Head 1"-8NC X 4-1/4" PL Gr-8 Frame Rail Support Kit P/N 02979118 is in Mount Kit P/N 02979115 & 02980647 Machete (JD- 62, 63,6400 Asy. Man.) 10/04 10 -7 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 120 Locknut, Toplock 3/8"-NC PLB 02978151 Bracket, Seat Mounted Joystick Mount 02978156 Installation Drawing, Seat Mounted Joystick Seat Mount Kit P/N 02978157 is in Component Box P/N 02980648 Machete (JD- 62, 63,6400 Asy. Man.) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. 10 -8...
Page 121 Tank Rail Mount Bracket RH 02979114 Tank Rail Mount Bracket LH Tank Rail Mounr P/N 02979113 & 02979114 is in Component Box P/N 02979116 & 02980648 Machete (JD- 62, 63,6400 Asy. Man.) 10/04 10 -9 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 122 This manual is shipped with the A-Boom Mount Kit and should remain with the tractor & A- Boom for reference later. As Changes are made to components the numbers listed here may change. Machete (JD- 62, 63,6400 Asy. Man.) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. 10 -10...
Page 123 3 Point Arm Stabilizers on tractor will have to be removed when mounting Frame rails remounted under frame rail rear plates. If stabilizer need to be modified to remount them it will be customers responsibility. Machete (JD- 62, 63,6400 Asy. Man.) 10/04 10 -11 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 124 Bolt, 1"-8NC X 4-1/4" gr. 8 5JRC16180 Locknut, 1" NC (Toplock) 02970115 Mount Tube Angle Bracket 02958473 Mount Tube Angle Bracket 02978499 Gusset Rail Support (Not Shown, Weld on Gusset) Machete (JD- 62, 63,6400 Asy. Man.) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. 10 -12...
Page 125 Locknut, 3/4" Toplock (Not Shown 02966639 Bar Mounting Strap ------------- Bar Mounting Strap (cut item 2) 00037200 Locknut 3/4", Toplock 02957039 Bolt, 3/4" X 10-1/2" Long Machete (JD- 62, 63,6400 Asy. Man.) 10/04 10 -13 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 126 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2" NC X 4-1/2" 02966153 Boom Rest Weldment 00002700 Flatwasher, 1/2" 02971538 Boom Rest Mount Plate 00001300 Lockwasher, 1/2" 00001200 Nut, 1/2" NC Machete (JD- 62, 63,6400 Asy. Man.) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. 10 -14...
Page 128 Machete Assembly Manual John Deere 6215, 6320, 6415, 6420 2003 Edition P/N 02980007 Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.

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