Specifications

Triumph Sickle Bar (Archive Book) 10/02
© 2002 Alamo Group Inc.
Parts Section -140
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALAMO GROUP SICKLEBAR MOWERS (Built by Triumph)
Model 2500 Hydro Clipper
Model 3500 Utility
Model 8500 Pitmanless Hydro Clipper
RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Your mower was partially pre-assembled and adjusted at the factory when originally Shipped.
The mower was shipped in three or four separate packages.
Package 1 --- Contained the complete mower body assembly in a large carton.
Package 2 --- Contained the cutterbar assembly and knife.
Package 3 --- Contained the attaching subframe(s) and other large brackets to fit the particular
tractor on your order.
Package 4 --- Contained the pump & attaching parts. Usually shipped in package 1 carton.(Not
required for installation which uses the tractor or loader pump)
2. The mower should have been mounted following the step-by-step sequence given.Before
mounting any part or assembly, READ MANUAL. Give careful attention to all notes on pages
concerning the parts being installed, for specific information, and FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS!
If you have problems or are not sure of instructions, STOP and call our Service Department for
help. NO PARTS Should have to be Modified unless instructions indicate it!
3. DO NOT use teflon or other pipe joint tape on fittings or hose connections.
4. After pump is installed NEVER run the engine until the system is filled with oil! The pump
will be destroyed if run even for a short time without lubrication !
5. Do not use teflon or other pipe joint tape on Pump & Valve Fittings or Hose connections.
because pieces of Tape may get into system or heat of Oil when Unit is ran may melt tape.
6. After pump is installed do not run the engine until the system is filled with oil! The pump
will be destroyed if run even for a short time without lubrication.
MOUNTING ON BARE TRACTOR:
1. Remove all parts from shipping cartons and lay them out for identification. Separate hardware
for easy use as needed.
2. Install the attaching parts to the tractor as described on page marked "Subframe Kit." Install
subframe and valve bracket cap screws and lockwashers loosely and tighten only after all
fasteners have been started. NOTE! Shimming may be required for proper alignment.
3. Install pump bracket, pump & tank For tractors using front mounted pump, install pulley
adapter to crank shaft of engine, next determine & cut the jackshaft to length. Preassemble the
jackshaft, pump bracket, flexible coupling, and pump as a unit. Then, install this unit to tractor
with fasteners provided. Also install tank at this time. NOTE! To get longer life from splined
jackshaft & pulley adapters, we recommend the splines be coated w/ LUBRIPLATE
MO-LITH #2 or equivalent. IMPORTANT! After pump is installed do not run the engine
until the system is filled with oil! The pump will be destroyed if run even for a short time
without lubrication.
4. Assemble the lift and breakaway to the subframe with the 1 -1/2" carriage pin thru the subframe
trunnions. Line up the roll pin holes; insert the roll pin and drive it in place.
5. Attach the curb lift cylinder to the carriage and sub-frame lug with the clevis pins and cotter
pins. NOTE! Cylinder plunger end goes on the Sub-Frame lug.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS