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Frame Rail Pre-Assembly:
The Frame Rail Set UP. The Frame Rails for the Machete will be set up on the tractor, positioned,
measured but not welded. The Machete High frame is set on to frame, positioned and leveled. After all
is set up and positioned it will be Tack Welded in Place on Tractor. Then it will be dis-assembled and
welded up on the Shop floor. This is done to ensure better welds and to enable the parts to be turned
so the components can be Flat Welded. It has been found that this will make the components stronger.
This also gives a chance for all frame components to be test fitted and broken loose during this trial if
when another component makes the previous one interferes.
The Tractor should be covered and protected from Spark of the Welder and Grinder at all times.
It will be your responsibility to protect the Tractor and its components. DO NOT WELD or GRIND near
any Glass or Painted Surface unless it is protected from sparks, these Sparks will damage any surface.
The purpose for Setting Frame up, tack welding it then removing it, is because with the amount of
Welding that will have to be done these frame components will need to be repainted. The repainting is
easier with frames off. The Frame components are shipped already painted but this is to protect the
metal, plan on repainting them after welding.
DO NOT weld any frame or component untill instructed to do so in the instructions. Read through
this entire instruction book to be familiar with which part goes where and when.
DO NOT try to man handle large components alone, one slip can break a window, damage a
hood or worse. Note the order of assembly of other Assemblies, example the Pump Drive Shaft, Front
Rail Supports, Rear Stack Valve Modifications and Joystick Assembly are assembled to Tractor before
the frame rails. This is because some components will be in the way of others.
Tools that will be needed to complete this assembly. There are number of different ways to do
things, some items are recommended to make assembly easier but may not be required.
1.
An over Head Hoist, the hoist (or Lift) should be a 2 ton capacity minimum. Hoist should
be able to move and stop within fractions of an inch. Hoist should also have a 12 foot
lift (Required).
2.
Compressed Air, Air must be filtered and dry. A Safety air nozzle for blowing out Hoses
and Fitting prior to assembly. (Required).
3.
Air Impact Wrenches, 1/2" Drive and 3/4" drive (Recommended).
4.
Torque Wrench, 400-ft lb. rating, can use a Torque Amplifier Wrench. (Required)
5.
Complete Set of Combination Wrenches from 7/16" to 2" (Recommended).
6.
Assortment of Screwdrivers, (Short ones and Long ones). (Required)
7.
Electric Grinder, Size according to needs (Required).
8.
Burr Grinder, Electric or Air optional, for resizing Holes and removing Burrs from
stamped metal or stamped holes. (Required)
9.
Welding Machine with an experienced Welder, capable of welding up to 3/8" material and
Welding at different angles. (Required)
10.
Flame Proof or flame retardant Material to Cover and protect Tractor finish and
components during assembly. (Required)
11.
A good fire Extinguisher on hand before any welding or grinding begins. (Required)
12.
Clean dust free work area, clean Lint Free towels or wipes. Do not do any welding, use
compressed Air or lay out any component unless area is clean. Material the size of a
human hair can contaminate the Hydraulic System (Required).
13.
A place to keep all Components separate till ready for them (Recommended)
14.
Electrical Butt connectors and Electrical Pliers. (Required)
15.
Paint Scraper to remove Paint before welding.
Machete (JD-62, 63, 6420 Asy Man) 10/04
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Frame Rail Set Up 2 WD & 4 WD
Section 4 - 2
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