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Frozen bar on sickle mower

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Lyn

10-22-2003 10:02:27




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Recently bought a #6 M-H sickle mower (semi-mount) for $5. Am in the process of restoring and using it. Am having trouble with the bar as it was frozen in the extended position. Have used a torch numerous times, have daily applied WD-40 and various other oils to loosen and was able to get it in the upright position. But is still extremely tight, have to use a come along to fold it. Is there anything else I can do to free it up??? Any and all help appreciated.

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Brad From Australia

10-24-2003 19:33:25




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 Re: Frozen bar on sickle mower in reply to Lyn, 10-22-2003 10:02:27  
I've got a Osborne C Mower which is frozen in the folded position. I mean it is one solid piece of rust that resembles a mower.
Cheers Brad



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JC

10-23-2003 23:12:26




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 Re: Frozen bar on sickle mower in reply to Lyn, 10-22-2003 10:02:27  
I own two of these old #6 mowers. The best way to get your mower free and functional is to take a few minutes, an hour or so, and drive the tractor around in the field with the bar down.
Apply your WD40 and go for a drive. Your bar will be loose when you are done. If your sickle is free, run the mower at a low to mid rpm, that will speed up the process.
I bought an owners manual for this mower so I could lubricate it correctly. I suggest you do the same as it is important that the drive shaft and chain is lubed properly.
Good luck. I will be happy to answer any questions you have on these old mowers as I am restoring mine at this time to get a jump on next season.

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Dave H

10-23-2003 11:33:30




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 Re: Frozen bar on sickle mower in reply to Lyn, 10-22-2003 10:02:27  
You are on the right track. I had a JD #5 with the same issue, so severly stuck that I could not load it in the trailer. I used my cutting torch to heat it up real good in all the places where it had to move then poured black used motor oil over it. I keep basting it with motor oil until it starts to cool down good. My theory is that the cooling metal sucks the oil into the joints and that the acids in the old oil help loosen the rust. Then I run it thru a few acres of weeds and you would be amazed how she loosens up. Good luck and remember that advice about keeping your fingers clear of the knives when raising and lowering.

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JDMark

10-22-2003 10:58:35




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 Re: Frozen bar on sickle mower in reply to Lyn, 10-22-2003 10:02:27  
Lyn,

Is the sickle free? The sickle usually needs to move a little as you raise the bar. (Keep your fingers out of the way!) Maybe this is your problem.

Mark



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Jerry D in NC

10-22-2003 10:13:54




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 Re: Frozen bar on sickle mower in reply to Lyn, 10-22-2003 10:02:27  
If the mower will run, i.e. the sickle moves back and forth, then run it for an acre or mor and you will not believe how much rust running a mower will shake out.



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