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JD #5 Sickle Mower

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Kenneth S.

05-26-2002 18:30:56




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I was just given a JD #5 mower. It appears to be in workable condition. I would like to use it on my Kubota L3450 connected to the two lower lift links. When the PTO shaft is extended, there is almost 1/16+ worth of play between the two halves of the shaft. Is this of concern? If so, what is the remedy. Also, would it be advisable to replace the sickles (the mower has been sitting-lubed regularly- for several years), or is there a way to sharpen them effectively? Any other information regarding the set-up and use of this mower would be appreciated. Thank you so much, Kenneth

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Dan

05-26-2002 21:05:34




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 Re: JD #5 Sickle Mower in reply to Kenneth S., 05-26-2002 18:30:56  
The number 5 JD mower is a good one and many were made and quite a few still in use. If you are talking about clearance between the female and male parts of the shaft the 1/16 shouldn't be that bad. On the other hand some of these had a rectangular shaped male section rather than square so you had to keep the universals lined up. If you attach this mower to your lower lift arms you will have to have some way to lift the sickle unless it has a lift handle. May work out better to mount it solid to the drawbar or something and use the lift arms through a cable to lift the sickle. The sections can be sharpened with a hand grinder or sickle sharpener but in under or over serated they may not need it. You may want to get an operator's manuel from JD on it for adjustments. The outer end of the bar is supposed to lead the inner end and the sections are supposed to line up in the guards. The guards should also be adjusted so there is minimum clearence between sections and guards. If you are new to sickle mowers you would be well to get the manual. They are simple but very frustrating when not working properly.

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Thanks, Dan!

05-27-2002 07:31:24




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 Re: Re: JD #5 Sickle Mower in reply to Dan, 05-26-2002 21:05:34  
Thank you so much! The mower does have a lift handle that I will try to rig to a rope going to the tractor. We cleaned and lubed it up really well last night and cut a small patch of grass up the pasture (no turns yet). Needs a few more adjustments but were well on our way.

Kenneth



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Jerry S

05-28-2002 08:40:15




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 Re: Re: Re: JD #5 Sickle Mower in reply to Thanks, Dan!, 05-27-2002 07:31:24  
Your rope might not help much. It takes quite a lot of pull to get the mower up. Also watch your PTO shaft length. Going to lift arms lengthens distance from tractor and might be an issue for you. I would look for a parts mower with a hand lift lever.



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Jerry S

05-28-2002 08:34:04




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 Re: Re: Re: JD #5 Sickle Mower in reply to Thanks, Dan!, 05-27-2002 07:31:24  
I have one that hooks to my two arms of a 3 point. You need to have two hitch points to your mower so you can't use a single point in a drawbar or you can't turn the mower correctly. A rope won't probably do you any good as that mower takes a lot of pressure to get it to raise and stay raised. JD had three ways to lift the mower, one was a foot lift that bolted on the front side of the left axle housing, two was the hand lever (probably your best bet) and three was a hydraulic cylinder. You have to have a different part on the square shaft that turns to lift the mower depending on if you have the foot versus the hydraulic lift. What I would do is grease and oil the mower up good then give her a try before trying to sharpen it up and buy parts. Watch how much distance you have between your PTO shaft on the tractor versus the mower sliding shaft. Original ones were kind of short and if you go out to the lift arms to attach to the tractor, you will need a longer sliding shaft. Not hard to get at a farm store but they are kind of expensive if you get the whole Ujoint and hookup.

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Jerry S

05-28-2002 08:31:13




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 Re: Re: Re: JD #5 Sickle Mower in reply to Thanks, Dan!, 05-27-2002 07:31:24  
I have one that hooks to my two arms of a 3 point. You need to have two hitch points to your mower so you can't use a single point in a drawbar or you can't turn the mower correctly. A rope won't probably do you any good as that mower takes a lot of oompf to get it to raise and stay raised. JD had three ways to lift the mower, one was a foot lift that bolted on the front side of the left axle housing, two was the hand lever (probably your best bet) and three was a hydraulic cylinder. You have to have a different part on the square shaft that turns to lift the mower depending on if you have the foot versus the hydraulic lift. What I would do is grease and oil the mower up good then give her a try before trying to sharpen it up and buy parts. Watch how much distance you have between your PTO shaft on the tractor versus the mower sliding shaft. Original ones were kind of short and if you go out to the lift arms to attach to the tractor, you will need a longer sliding shaft. Not hard to get at a farm store but they are kind of expensive if you get the whole Ujoint and hookup.

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Jerry S

05-28-2002 08:15:07




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 Re: Re: Re: JD #5 Sickle Mower in reply to Thanks, Dan!, 05-27-2002 07:31:24  
I have one that hooks to my two arms of a 3 point. You need to have two hitch points to your mower so you can't use a single point in a drawbar or you can't turn the mower correctly. A rope won't probably do you any good as that mower takes a lot of oompf to get it to raise and stay raised. JD had three ways to lift the mower, one was a foot lift that bolted on the front side of the left axle housing, two was the hand lever (probably your best bet) and three was a hydraulic cylinder. You have to have a different part on the square shaft that turns to lift the mower depending on if you have the foot versus the hydraulic lift. What I would do is grease and oil the mower up good then give her a try before trying to sharpen it up and buy parts. Watch how much distance you have between your PTO shaft on the tractor versus the mower sliding shaft. Original ones were kind of short and if you go out to the lift arms to attach to the tractor, you will need a longer sliding shaft. Not hard to get at a farm store but they are kind of expensive if you get the whole Ujoint and hookup.

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Jerry S sorry for multiple posts

05-28-2002 12:45:50




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: JD #5 Sickle Mower in reply to Jerry S, 05-28-2002 08:15:07  
I know I only hit the post button once but it told me it didnt' go.



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John Ne.

05-27-2002 08:27:14




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 Re: Re: Re: JD #5 Sickle Mower in reply to Thanks, Dan!, 05-27-2002 07:31:24  
Have a no.5, now for years. The sickle will slide out underneath the mower, once the pitman arm is released, takes a large screwdriver-like tool to do that. Don't pinch your fingers! The sickle and guards are all available from farm stores, the wooden pitman arm likes to rattle its ends loose after hard use, so check the bolts that hold the steel ends to it. It is also available at farm stores all predrilled, and since yours has been sitting, it may shatter with some use. Be sure the big gearbox on the back has oil up to the marked level. Good luck, John in Nebraska

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Dan

05-26-2002 21:00:12




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 Re: JD #5 Sickle Mower in reply to Kenneth S., 05-26-2002 18:30:56  
The number 5 JD mower is a good one and many were made and quite a few still in use. If you are talking about clearance between the female and male parts of the shaft the 1/16 shouldn't be that bad. On the other hand some of these had a rectangular shaped male section rather than square so you had to keep the universals lined up. If you attach this mower to your lower lift arms you will have to have some way to lift the sickle unless it has a lift handle. May work out better to mount it solid to the drawbar or something and use the lift arms through a cable to lift the sickle. The sections can be sharpened with a hand grinder or sickle sharpener but in under or over serated they may not need it. You may want to get an operator's manuel from JD on it for adjustments. The outer end of the bar is supposed to lead the inner end and the sections are supposed to line up in the guards. The guards should also be adjusted so there is minimum clearence between sections and guards. If you are new to sickle mowers you would be well to get the manual. They are simple but very frustrating when not working properly.

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