Specifications

Parts Section -145

Triumph Sickle Bar (Archive Book) 10/02

This safety alert symbol is used to point out areas requiring precautions for your safety.

Failure to observe these warnings could result in injury to you. DO NOT attempt to

make adjustments with the mower or tractor running!

For John Deere closed center system; bleed off accumulator pressure before working on

mower! Refer to Decal on Tractor and Tractor Operating Instructions. For continued good cutting and

trouble-free operation, it is important to follow these instructions accurately.

LUBRICATION: Always Shut off the tractor engine and remove key before lubricating the mower.

Greasing:

Wipe dirt from grease fittings and grease gun nozzle before greasing. Replace missing or damaged

grease fittings immediately. Use a good grade of #2 bearing grease or SAE #2 multi-purpose grease

where grease fittings are provided. Do not over-lubricate. Stop as soon as clean grease emerges

from the joint.

Oiling:

Use SAE 30 oil on all lubrication points without grease fittings. DO NOT FLOOD WITH OIL. A few

drops at the right place will do the job. Excessive oil picks up dirt or grit and causes unnecessary wear.

Lubricate Daily (See Next Page Instructions)

1. Knuckle bolt.

2. Knuckle pin (3500 model)

3. Carriage pin

4. Spring release pin (2500 & 8500 models)

5. Latch roller (3500 model)

Lubricate Several Times Each Day (See Next Page Instruction)

1. Pitman bearing (2500 & 3500 models)

2. Knife head connection (2500) Knife Drive Pin (8500)

3. Knife head guides (2500 & 3500 models)

4. Knife wear plates and clips.*

* When working in very dusty or sandy conditions, it may be better not to lubricate these at all.

Lubricate the cutterbar support rocker pin every 50 hours. It is a good practice to put a few drops of oil

on cylinder clevis pins and control valve handle links occasionally. This will allow them to work easily

and prolong their life.

RESERVOIR OIL:

NOTE! Dirty oil can destroy the hydraulic system. Dirt scores valve spools and cylinder plungers and

gouges metal from pump and motor thrust plates, gears, and housings. If mower performance is

lagging or system is running hotter,very likely the cause is dirty oil.

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS