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3.4 MACHINE RUN-IN
1.
The Skid Steer Solutions Skid-Sickle has been pre-lubricated from the factory and therefore
lubrication is not necessary when 1
st
purchased.
2.
Give the machine a “once over” before the initial machine start up. Look for any loose bolts,
hydraulic leaks, or damaged parts that may have happened in transportation or set-up.
3.
Attach the sickle bar to the inner shoe. Locate the three 5/8”shouldered lug bolts protruding up from
the bottom of the inner shoe. Remove the 3 nuts, place the bar onto and over the bolts and allow
the bar to settle into the shoe. Replace and tighten the nuts. As the nuts draw the bar into the shoe
some resistance will be felt until the bar seats properly. Torque the 5/8” nuts to 170 ft-lbs. each.
4.
Assemble the knife (sickle) to the gearbox drive. Remove the spud from the output side of the
gearbox. Use the 3/8” allen wrench supplied. Loosen the cross bolt on the knife head and push
the spud through the knife head. Rotate the gearbox until the wedge attachment is in-line with the
bar. From the side of the gearbox opposite the bar, slide the knife under the gearbox into the bar.
The knife will slide into and through the guards and hold-downs. Slide the knife (with the spud in
place) past the wedge connection on the gearbox, raise the knife head slightly and push back into
the wedge connection on the gearbox. Connect the spud to the wedge connection with the allen
head bolts provided.
REMEMBER
to
TORQUE
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 moving the knife head up or down on the spud. Retighten the cross bolt.
5.
Attach hydraulic hoses from the hydraulic solenoid on the gearbox to the Skid Steer hydraulic
remotes.
6.
Start the Skid Steer and operate the Skid-Sickle cylinder lift. Raise and lower the bar, check for
smooth operation. Operate the Skid Steer hydraulics to the hydraulic motor on the gearbox. Slowly
bring Skid Steer to operating RPM. Check for smooth operation. Make sure all people, children and
animals are away from the machine as the cutting areas are exposed and serious injury could occur.
***Never operate this machine when people are present.
7.
After the initial machine run-in, give the machine a “once over” again to ensure proper setup.
3.5 EQUIPMENT MATCHING
1. The Skid Steer Solutions Skid-Sickle is designed for use with a Skid Steer of 25 hp or more.
2. Auxiliary Hydraulic Connections are required to operate the bar lift.
3. Auxiliary Hydraulic Connections are required to operate the hydraulic motor on the Hydro units.
Minimum hydraulic requirements include 10GPM at 900PSI.
4. Make sure your Skid Steer complies with the State and Local laws governing highway safety and
movement of farm equipment on public roads. The Skid Steer needs to be equipped with a roll over
protection system and seat belts.