Specifications

Triumph Sickle Bar (Archive Book) 10/02
© 2002 Alamo Group Inc.
Parts Section -144
OPERATIONS
TRANSPORT:
1. When transporting the tractor and mower, use the two transport safety pins and hair
pins provided with the mower. Install usin following Steps:
2. Shut off the mower motor. Control #3.
3. Raise the cutterbar to the vertical position with Control #1. Insert the short carriage transport
pin thru the subframe clevis and behind the carriage lug. Insert the hair pin.
4. Shut off the tractor engine.
5. Lower the cutterbar very little with Control #1. Insert the long cutterbar transport pin thru the
holes in the knuckle and carriage outer end from the front. Insert the hair pin.
6. Make sure all three control levers are in the center position before restarting the tractor.
WINTER STORAGE:
1. Some precautions will prevent rusting and corrosion of working parts.
2. Clean off all dirt and debris.
3. Tighten loose bolts.
4. Grease the knife sections and wearing parts on the cutterbar.
5. Apply a light coat of grease to the cylinder plungers and valve spools on exposed surfaces.
6. Drain and refill the hydraulic system.
7. Replace missing fasteners, nuts, bolts, cotter pins, hairpins, etc.
8. Note and order any new parts needed for the next season.
9. Steam clean and repaint the mower if necessary.
10. Cover the mower with a tarpaulin or store indoors.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Operators should be aware that sickle bar mowers are precision cutting machines.
2. They are designed to cut like a pair of fine shears but are subjected to the roadside
punishment of a bulldozer!
3. If the mower is not cutting properly, the operator must be prepared to make on-the-job
adjustments to assure good cutting and avoid costly repairs.
4. Keep a grease gun, oil can, heavy hammer, screw driver, and proper size wrenches on the
tractor at all times.
5. Since most of the day-to-day problems originate in the cutterbar, operators should keep the
cutterbar in adjustment and make sure that the knife is sharp.
6. Refer to the service instructions for specific adjustments and information.
7. To save time, it is recommended that spare knives and rockguards be carried on the tractor
for replacement on the job.
8. Follow the daily lubrication procedures given in the service instructions.
9. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
10. A carefully adjusted and maintained mower will make the job easier and reward you with
outstanding performance, long life, and reduced maintenance