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IHC Sickle Mower

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FC

06-08-2004 05:40:20




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I have a #31 IH sickle mower (similar to a #27) I have brought out of retirement (due to not being able to find anyone who wants to round bale my hay, so I am bringing out the old equipment and going to square bale some). This mower was last used by my late father approx. 10 years ago. After replacing the obvious wood pitman, lubing everything up it seems to work ok except I have a lot of upward movement in the sickle (probably 1/4 inch). Can the hold downs (not sure of the proper term for them) be bent down to hold the sickle flat, or do I have to replace? I read some in the archives of folks whacking them with a hammer to bring them down, but was afraid to try last night for fear of breaking one and not being able to get a replacement quickly. I believe the old mower will once again cut fine with a little tuning.

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JC

06-09-2004 08:27:50




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 Re: IHC Sickle Mower in reply to FC, 06-08-2004 05:40:20  
I have adjusted hold downs on mowers for years by hammering. I have never broke one, but if you are concerned, put new steel hold downs on.
They don't last as long, but you would have no danger in breaking.
I recommend you fing a manual for the mower to be sure you get it set up properly.
That could make all the difference in the world.
Good luck!



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Ray in Pa.

06-08-2004 21:41:38




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 Re: IHC Sickle Mower in reply to FC, 06-08-2004 05:40:20  
If the hold downs are made of cast iron type metal, they will snap when you try to bend them. I tried to bend them on my fast hitch mower and they just cracked. If they are cast iron type, you could as a last resort try heating them up to cherry red to try bending them, but this could make them more brittle and they may snap anyhow. If there is enough metal left at the contact point, you could rivet on new wear pads. I totally made new 1/4" thick heavy duty steel hold downs with welded on stainless wear pads that are much lower profile. The ones I made will last for ever and can be bent to adjust clearance.

Thanks, Ray in PA.

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Jim in michigan

06-08-2004 06:43:55




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 Re: IHC Sickle Mower in reply to FC, 06-08-2004 05:40:20  
I have a #27, and a good whack always has worked,, I havent broken one yet,, but one was really bent so I heated it first,,,Jim



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walter

06-08-2004 06:34:36




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 Re: IHC Sickle Mower in reply to FC, 06-08-2004 05:40:20  
We always hammered them down. I don't remember breaking one. Stores like Tractor Supply carry the hold downs.



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