Specifications

Triumph Sickle Bar (Archive Book) 10/02
© 2002 Alamo Group Inc.
Parts Section -142
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HYDRAULIC OIL:
9. Fill the hydraulic tank to level of center of sight gauge. Then start engine and at the same time
have someone continue to fill the tank so the pump does not cavitate (run dry). Lift and
lower the mower for several cycles to remove all air from the system. Return cutterbar to the
floor and recheck oil level. Add oil if necessary to center of sight gauge. See Fig. #3 Below.
10. Lubrication - Your mower has been lubricated at the factory at all required points
except: carriage pin, knifehead connection, cutterbar wear plates, clips and knifehead guides.
NOTE! Refer to the service instructions for lubrication of these points plus adding new
lubricant to all points listed. before Operating.
11. Installing guards - Lift mower to transport position. Install transport pins. Stop engine! Then
install motor guard, pitman guard, inner shoe sole, and grass rod. Bend grass rod to desired
angle.
12. 8500 mowers only have inner shoe sole and grass rod to be installed.
13. Install decals - Some decals are shipped in a "Decal" envelope. All decals should be attached
in their appropriate location. If decals are damaged, replacements will be supplied upon
request. See Decal Section for decals.
14. Set the tractor wheels for tread and weight. For tractors with adjustable tread it is
advisable to set the wheels, front and rear, to the widest tread setting consistent with the work
to be done. Some mountings will not permit full front tread adjustment on mower side.For
banks and ditch work, the rear wheel opposite the mower should be weighted and the tire filled
with calcium chloride and water as an added overturn safety precaution.
FIGURE 3