Sears 917.60656 Fiche technique

ASSEMBLY, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AND PARTS LIST FOR

SICKLE BAR MOWER

MODEL NO. 917.60656

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.-U.S.A.

SIMPSONS-SEARS LIMITED-CANADA

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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INTRODUCTION

Although this Mower is simple to operate and care for, it is very important that instructions as outlined

in this manual be studied and followed very closely before beginning to assemble.

Each Mower is given

a through inspection before shipment, however, it is important that it be again

checked at the time of receipt to ascertain if any damage has occurred in transit.

One Bundle 606 X 78

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. and SIMPSONS-

SEARS LIMITED reserves the right to make any

changes in design and changes or improvements

without imposing any obligation to install the

same upon its implements heretofore manufact-

ured.

Setting Up, Operating Instructions and Safety

Precautions should

studied very closely be-

fore beginning to assemble your mower. A num-

ber at the beginning of a paragraph in the foll-

owing instructions refers to an arrow in the ad-

joining figure, except when otherwise stated.

When R.N. (Right Hand) and L.H. (Left Hand)

are used, .t should be understood to mean from a

position behind and facing the mower or direction

of travel).

Cut all wires.

NOTE: The one extra thick flat

washer '

ound

in bag of parts must be saved for use in Step

Page

SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS

FIG.2

2 Assemble belt tightener lever (B) to Right

hand side of tractor as shown. NOTE: Bolt

3/8 x 1V2 inch bolts provided with mower,

for attaching lever.

I Assemble belt tightener link (D) and ad-

justing pin to belt tightener lever (B), and

secure with spring retainer as shown.

FIG. 1

1. Assemble idler shaft (A), to front of tractor

frame, and hook spring into hole in rear of

front axle bracket and hole in front of Idler

frame as shown.

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R.H. SIDE

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L.H. SIDE

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FIG. 3

Slide mower mounting frame beneath tractor

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shown in Fig. 3. Line up hole in frame

(M) with hole in rear hanger (A), refer to

Fig 's 3 and 4. Slide hanger shaft (N), with

roll pin attached, through holes in frame

(M) and rear hanger (A) from L.H. side.

NOTE: Place a cushion washer (shipped in

bag of parts) over shaft (N) and between

frame (M) and rear hanger (A) at both R.H.

and L.H. sides of tractor. Secure R.N. side

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with spring retainer (0), shipped in bag of

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parts.

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FIG. 6

Refer to Fig's. 5 and 6. Remove nut, lock-

washer, bushing, flat washer and bolt from

lift link (T). Assemble lift link (T) to cutter

bar lift arm (U) with items previously removed.

Remove huglock nut and outer washer from

pin welded to knife head (V). Leave inner

washer on pin. Position end of pitman ass-

embly (W), over pin -- it will be necessary

to have knife assembly in extreme R.Ho pos-

ition. Now slide outer washer, previously re-

moved, over pin and secure with huglock nut.

Assemble the grease fitting (X), shipped in

bag of parts,

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into positio n shown.

9. Remove cotter pin (Y) from rivet (Z) and re-

move rivet. Attach clevis to foot lift lever as

shown in Fig. 6 with irivet and secure with

cotter Din.

SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS -- CONTINUED

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FIG. 4

NOTE: If holes in front frame straps weldment

(P) and tractor mounting bracket (Q), do not al-

ign, it will be necessary to loosen two 7/16

bolts (0) in front frame straps weldment (P) and

frame weldment with bearing cups to line up

holes.

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Retighten

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7/16 bolts securely.

5. Refer to Fig. 4. Insert remaining bushing

shipped in bag of parts into hole in front

frame straps (P). Secure front frame straps to

tractor mounting bracket (Q) with a 5/8 x 2

finished hex bolt, flat washer 21/32 x 1-5/16

x 13 Ga.

5/8 lockwasher and hex nut shipped

in bag of parts.

FIG. 5

6. SI ide cutter bar and mounting bracket weldment

;R) into position shown in Fig. 5, beneath yoke

weldment (S). Pins of mounting bracket weld-

ment enter holes in yoke weldment. Secure

with the two cotter pins shipped in bag of

parts.

FIG. 7

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10.

Secure swathboard with plate (AA) attached

to outer runner plate (BB) with a 3/8 x 1

square neck carriage bolt, 3/8 lockwasher

and Gripco lock nut. Bolt, lockwasher and

nut shipped in bag of parts.

NOTE: Tighten Gripco lock nut against lock-

washer tight enough to prevent rattling but loose

enough to permit swathboard to move freely up

and down.

11.

Attach swathstick (CC) to swathboard (AA)

with a 3/8 x 1 square neck carriage bolt,

flat washer 7/16 x 1, lockwasher 3/8 and

hex nut. Bolt, washers and nuts shipped in

bag of parts.

NOTE: There are three locations in the swath-

board for the swathstick. For your proper appli-

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TTING UP INSTRUCTIONS -- CONTINUED

FIG. 8

12.

Remove nut, lockwasher, and belt guard

(EE), from shaft (FF). Place belt on idler

sheaves (under belt guard EE) and on en-

gine pulley (DD) as shown. Replace belt

guard (EE), and secure with lockwasher

and nut

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Refer to Figure 8.

13.

Remove bolt (HH) holding short belt guide

(II) on engine and assemble belt guide (GG)

furnished over short belt guide (II) with

3/8-16x1

,;1 bolt and 7/16x1x10 Ga. washer

furnished in bag of parts. Refer to figure 8.

NOTE: Adjust Belt guides (EE) (GG) and

(II) so that they clear belt by 1/8 inch when

belt is tight, (belt tightener lever pushed

forward or engaged).

14.

Assemble adjusting pin

(JJ)

to idler Frame

(FF)

and secure with spring retainer (KK)

as shown. Adjust for proper belt tension

see belt adjustment Page 5. Check belt

guides for proper clearance.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

It is imperative in operation and handling grass

or weed cutting equipment that certain normal

precautions be observed to prevent the possib-

ility of injury or damage.

Please read the rules for safe operation before

you assemble or use your mower.

Never start the engine when anyone is near.

Never place hands or feet near sickle bar.

Do not attempt to clean, adjust or repair

machine before stopping tractor engine,

Keep knife sections sharp.

Never leave machine unattended,

Always replace parts showing excessive

wear.

Keep hands and feet and loose clothing a-

way from moving belts.

No minor should operate this machine unless

properly supervised.

FIG. 9

Pitman bearing pin.

Front guide.

Rear Guide.

Flywheel.

Flywheel bearing tube.

NOTE: Use a good grade of gun grease For

intervals of lubrication, refer to "Lubrication

Chart='.

KNIFE - PITMAN

Grease pitman and knife after every hour of op-

eration. However, when mowing in sandy or

gritty conditions it may be better to leave the

knife run dry. The knife should be sharpened

as often as necessary to maintain a good cut-

ting edge. Keep the knife straight and true;

any slight bend should be straightened.

Lubricate wear plates

and

knife clips with oil

or grease every one or

two

hours of steady op-

eration.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LUBRICATE WHILE

MOWER IS IN OPERATION.

CAUTION: Run engine at reduced speed when-

ever possible to reduce vibration and wear on

pitman and knife. Operating angle of cutter bar

not to exceed 35'above level.

It is the responsibility of the operator to see

that the area where the sickle bar will be used

is free of all types of foreign material. This

includes wire, rope, sticks, cans, bottles,,

pipe, rocks, etc. These represent potential

dangers to the sickle bar and operator, and are

certain to damage the sickle bar.

Always be on the alert for obstacles when

mo-

wing,

and never leave the

sickle

bar in oper-

ation

while unattended.

NOTE: Sickle bar must be in operation before

beginning to move through material to be

cut.

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LUBRICATION -- CONTINUED

FIG. 12

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

SWATHSTICK ADJUSTMENT

FIG. 10

There are three holes in swathboard for swath-

stick adjustment. Adjust to best turn crop be-

ing cut. Lower hole for higher weeds.

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Turning adjusting pin (JJ) figure 11 adjusts

belt Remove spring retainer (KK) in figure 8

and turn adjusting pin (D) figure 1.1 in a count-

er clockwise direction (when standing in front

of tractor)

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tighten

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belt.

Belt tightener lever requires fair amount of e-

ffort to engage lever (push forward) when belt

is properly adjusted. Belts that slip wear out

rapidly. Keep belt properly adjusted to prevent

premature failure. Replace spring retainer in

adjusting pin.

LUBRICATION CHART

Your mower is lubricated through 5 grease fitt-

ings located as follows:

Pitman Bearing Pin

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Front Guide

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Rear Guide

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Flywheel

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Flywheel Bearing Tube

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Refer to Fig. 9 for the location

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of these

grease fittings.

Lubricate these fittings after every hour of op-

eration, with a standard grease gun loaded with

a general purpose automotive type grease. Be-

fore applying grease, wipe each fitting with a

rag to remove dirt and grit. Avoid forcing dirt

into the fittings with the clean grease.

Lubricate wear plates and knife clips with SAE

'10 oil every one or two hours of steady opera-

ion.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LUBRICATE WHILE

MOWER IS IN OPERATION.

TO TRANSPORT

Refer to Fig. 12.

Stop tractor engine. Depress on foot lift lever

(A) until latch bracket (B) can be positioned as

shown in Fig. 12. Secure bar in upright posi-

tion with transport strap (C).

DAILY MAINTENANCE

Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cott-

ers spread. Keep knife sharp and true. Observe

all safety precautions. Keep mower lubricated.

STORAGE

Before storing mower for any long period of

time thoroughly clean away all dirt and debris.

Wearing surfaces should be given a good coat

of grease or rust preventive especially the

mower knife. Store in a clean, dry area,

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MOUNTING 917.60656 CUTTER BAR MOWER TO

1965 OR OLDER TRACTORS

To Mount

Mower to the following model tractors

917.60633, 917.60634, 917,60637,

917.60644, 917.60645, 917.60646

and

917,60647,

It will be necessary to order Cat. No.

9919

kit, The kit consists of belt tightener lever assembly, rear hanger, engine pulley,

belt guides, etc.

To Mount Mower to tractors built prior

fo 1964

(tractors with round front axles). It will

be necessary to order Cat. No,

9917

offset tie rod kit, in addition to Cat,

No.9919

kit

above, It consist of offset tie rod, template for mounting rear hanger, etc,

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HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

SEARS SICKLE BAR MOWER--MODEL NUMBER 91160656

The above number

the Model Number of your SEARS SICKLE BAR MOWER. It will be found on a plate

attached to the top of the idler shaft assembly. Always mention the Model Number of your mower when

communicating with us or when ordering repair parts.

All parts listed herein may be ordered through SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. or SIMPSONS-SEARS LIMITED.

When ordering parts by mail from the mail order house which serves the territory in which you live, selling

prices will be furnished on request or parts will be shipped at prevailing prices and you will be billed

accordingly.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS

LIST:

The PART NUMBER.

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3. The MODEL NUMBER --

917.60656.

The PART NAME.

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4. The NAME of Implement -- SICKLE BAR MOWER.

Each part has been given a Key letter or number which is used only as a guide to find the part number. Do

not use the Key letter or number when ordering repair parts.

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PARTS LIST

KEY

PART

KEY

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

NO.

DESCRIPTION

606A278

Yoke Weldment

120388

"Washer, Flat 7/16 x

5252H

Cutter Bar Latch

1 x 14 Ga.

120394

Washer, 13/32x13/16x16 Ga.

120384

"Washer, Lock 3/

Cad.

1542U

Spring

Plated

3990H

Pitman Bearing

219434

*Nut Hex ASF

/2-13 UNC

5234H

Clevis

Cad

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Plated

606A290

Transport Strap and Rivet

5310H

Grease Retainer Washer

6523H

Bushing

5307H

Pitman Wood

606A362

5309H

Foot Lever Weldment

Cushion Washer

45A

606A282

Pitman and Bearings,

Assembled (Includes

5235H

Frame Hanger Shaft

Key No's 5, 46 and 0)

5304H

Elastic Stop Nut, 5/8-18UNF

606A304

Pitman Spring and

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Bearing Housing Ass-

5280H

Dust Cap

embled

131016

Washer, 21

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32x1-5/16x13 Ga.

Cad

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Plated

120388

*Washer, Flat 7/16 x 1

x 14 Ga.

1553H

Timken Cup, LM 1910 (2 Req1

2623M

Bushing

15A

1554H

Timken Cone, LM11949 (2 Req_)

120214

*Washer, Lock 5%16

6855M

Grease Fitting,

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5306H

Pitman Thrust Washer

606A283

Frame Weldment with Bearing

--Inner

Cups

5305H

Pitman Thrust Washer

5277H

Bushing

Outer

606A286

Frame Strap Front Weldment

357H

Huglock Nut

606A279

Flywheel Assembly

103384

*Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4

606A287

Belt Guide Weldment - Flywheel

5297H

Rivet, Drilled

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5249H

Flywheel Guard Bracket

122472

*Bolt, Finished Hex

5282H

5237H

7939M

5296H

103384

Flywheel Guard

Pull Rod

Bushing

Lift Link

*Cotter Pin, 1/8x3/4

108632

4940M

1572H

122333

"2- 13 UNC x 2'/2

*Cotter Pin 3/16x7/8

Retainer Spring

Roll Pin

Bolt, Finished Hex

120390

120384

219434

120389

*Washer, Flat 9/16 x 1-3/8x12 Ga

*Washer, Lock 72

*Nut, Hex ASF '/2-13 UNC

*Washer,

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Flat

x 1

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/,:1 x 14 Ga.

(4 Req.)

428691

122145

7/16-14 UNC x 3

*Bolt, Finished Hex

5/8 - 11 UNC x 2 Cad.

Plated

*Bolt Finished Hex

272232

131016

*Nut, Hex ASF 7/16 -

UNC

*Washer, Flat 21/32 x 1-5/16 x

13 Ga., Cad. Plated

122007

3/8 - 16 UNC x P/4

*Bolt, Finished Hex

5/16 - 1.8 UNC x3/

121574

219436

*Washer, Lock 5/8 Cad

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Plated

*Nut, Hex ASF 5/8- 11 UNC

Cad. Plated

120696

Cad. Plated

*Bolt, Finished Hex

5/16-18 UNCx 21/4 Cad.

120382

219432

219431

*Washer, Lock 3/8

*Nut, ASF Hex 3/8 - 16 UNC

"Nut, Hex ASF 5/16 - 18 UNC

Cad

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120233

122491

Plated

*Bolt Finished Hex 3/8

- 16 UNC x 1

-Bolt,

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Finished Hex

12-

120393

*Washer, Flat 11/32 x 11/16 x

16 Ga., Cad. Plated

106905

13 UNC x 31/4

*Rivet, Truss Hcl!'

x 1-

3/8

For

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122017

*Bolt

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Finished Hex 5/16

See Page 8.

- 18 UNC x 1 Cad. Plated

120696"—

*Bolt Finished Hex 5/16

- 18 UNC x 2

4 Cad. Plated

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103408

*Cotter Pin 3'16 x

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