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14/25/2006

Revision 1

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Installation Instructions & 

Operators Manual

Summary of Contents for SKID-SICKLE

Page 1: ...14 25 2006 Revision 1 Page 1 of 12 Installation Instructions Operators Manual ...

Page 2: ...here are signal words that are used in conjunction with the safety alert symbol these signal words have been selected using the following guidelines DANGER An immediate and specific hazard WILL result in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken WARNING A specific hazard or unsafe practice which COULD result in severe personal injury or death if proper precautions are...

Page 3: ...hing for a high pressure leak Use a piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop when searching for a pin hole leak in a hose or line 12 Before applying pressure to the hydraulic system make sure all components are tight and that steel lines hoses and couplings are not damaged 13 Take care when working on steep ground particularly when turning and especially with mounted mowers 14 Stay away from overh...

Page 4: ...ection or toxic reaction can develop from hydraulic fluid piercing the skin surface 7 Before applying pressure to the system make sure all components are tight and that lines hoses and couplings are not damaged Think SAFETY Work SAFELY 2 5 TRANSPORT SAFETY 1 Read and understand ALL the information in the Operator s Manual regarding procedures and SAFETY when operating the Mower in the field or on ...

Page 5: ... 3 Safety decals are available at your Skid Steer Solutions dealer parts department 2 9 SIGN OFF FORM Skid Steer Solutions feels that all people who own or operate the Mower need to read and clearly understand all safety operating and maintenance information present in this manual Before season start up it is very important that everyone review this information to re familiarize them selves with t...

Page 6: ...nder Each function is actuated by a frame mounted solenoid control valve This solenoid valve is controlled with a machine mount switch In the normal position all of the flow is diverted to the sickle head when the auxiliary flow control is turned on from the skid steer When the switch control is depressed the solenoid is energized and allows flow to be diverted to the tilt cylinder By changing the...

Page 7: ... to their recommended pressures see side of tire 7 Check all shields make sure they are in place and properly secured 8 Check all PTO shields make sure they are free to turn around the drive shaft Never operate any equipment without shields in the place 9 Connect to skid steer 3 3 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Begin with the wire that has the plug matching the wire plug that comes from the Skid Sickle ...

Page 8: ...ORQUE these bolts to 59 FT LBS See decal on inner shoe This is critical for the proper performance of the mower drive DO NOT ALLOW THIS CONNECTION TO BECOME LOOSE DAMAGE TO THE GEARBOX WILL RESULT RESULTING DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY Check torque on these bolts after 1 hour of operation Position the knife to ride smoothly on the lower edge of the first guard next to the inner shoe by mov...

Page 9: ... commences Put the sickle head on the ground and reverse the skid steer The release bar will reset You can now start cutting again Take care when working on steep ground particularly when tuning Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines during operation 3 6 TRANSPORTING 1 Always obey State and Local laws for farm equipment safety on roads 2 Always use a slow moving vehicle emblem 3 Neve...

Page 10: ...EASING Use SAE multi purpose lithium based grease for all grease fittings Do Not use anything but the above in the Pro drive Gearbox Synthetic or high heat greases will not flow properly in the gearbox and will damage the gearbox 5 LUBRICATION METHODS 5 1 GREASING 1 Use only hand pump grease guns 2 Clean all grease fittings before greasing to prevent dirt from entering the bearings 3 Replace broke...

Page 11: ...to transport position The bar should be between 85 and 90 degrees from horizontal in this position 6 5 SPRINGBACK ASSEMBLY When an obstruction is encountered the cutter bar will pivot back against the spring cushion to absorb the shock The operator must be alert and stop the forward motion of the mower Reversing the direction of the mower will reset the springback The tension on the springback is ...

Page 12: ...VERED BY SELLER WILL BE OF THE KIND AND QUALITY DESCRIBED IN THE ORDER OR CONTRACT AND WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIAL SHOULD ANY FAILURE TO CONFORM WITH THIS WARRANTY OCCUR AND THE BUYER HAVING GIVEN WRITTEN NOTICE TO SELLER WITHIN 180 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SHIPPING SELLER SHALL CORRECT SUCH NONCONFORMITY AT ITS OPTION BY EITHER REPAIRING THE DEFECTIVE PART OR PARTS OR MAKING...

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