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JD #5, what to look for

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Soldier Tom

07-17-2005 15:30:35




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I just bought one to run off a 720D for kicks and giggles. I am going to go through it and make sure it is safe, etc before I hook up and head to the field. I have the owners manual, but I wanted to know if there are any notorious problems to look for, and what may be a good source for parts/pieces. It has a remote cylinder setup for lifting and quick-tatch. More as I dig deeper, thanks in advance for sharing your wisdom.
~Walk in peace~
Tom Sims

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James2

07-18-2005 19:11:04




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 Re: JD #5, what to look for in reply to Soldier Tom, 07-17-2005 15:30:35  
I'm stretching my memory again, but I thought someone told me that the #5 upper or lower main drive bearing was undersized and would fail prematurely. According to this person, who had used a #5, this was solved on the #8. Must not have been too major of a problem, because they sold a bunch.



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agrogers

07-18-2005 17:15:18




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 Re: JD #5, what to look for in reply to Soldier Tom, 07-17-2005 15:30:35  
If you're in for cutting more than a few acres of hay, I'd suggest looking for a haybine.

These mowers love oil. Oil it every day you use it. Take waste oil and dump it all over the cutter bar and run it for a few minutes. Keep the gear case full, too.

If you dont have good guards or a sharp blade or both, you will have problems.

Good luck!



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Dave H (MI)

07-18-2005 07:19:06




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 Re: JD #5, what to look for in reply to Soldier Tom, 07-17-2005 15:30:35  
Tom - I have two JD #5 mowers. A fairly complete parts mower is a blessing on a hot day, 30 miles from the dealer, hay half down and you half done in. Keep an extra pitman on hand, TSC and dealers sell them reasonable. Watch your fingers on the bar as mentioned below. And when the manual says LUBE IT..... DO IT! Expecially the gear end of the pitman. This is a two hour fitting and it WILL burn up. Respectfully submitted by the voice of experience.

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Bob

07-17-2005 18:11:49




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 Re: JD #5, what to look for in reply to Soldier Tom, 07-17-2005 15:30:35  
Most wear parts are still readily available at your local Deere dealer.



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Bobg

07-17-2005 15:36:58




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 Re: JD #5, what to look for in reply to Soldier Tom, 07-17-2005 15:30:35  
Tom,

I cut about 30 acres of hay a year with my JD #5 and it has never given me any problems. Just make sure the sickle sections are tight and sharp, guards are all lined up, pitman arm is good (I build my own) and the gear box is full of gear lube.

When I was growing up we cleared some timber of cotton wood and willows. After we cleaned it up we trimmed it with a #5, it would cut saplings up to 1 1/2 inches in diameter?

Bob

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mike brown

07-17-2005 16:31:48




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 Re: JD #5, what to look for in reply to Bobg, 07-17-2005 15:36:58  
Bob;
When you lift up the bar into the transport position the knife will drop a few inches through the guards. Make sure you have no flesh covered parts in those guards!!! It's only gravity but it will still do a number on a finger!



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Soldier Tom

07-18-2005 19:10:23




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 Re: JD #5, what to look for in reply to mike brown, 07-17-2005 16:31:48  
This is exactly what I was hopeing for. Voices of wisdom and experiance. My dad used a #5 behind a MF 30 for years with the cable lift hookup. (That thing still spookes me). I recall the part about the blade slideing, and a few other nits and nats. I guess I will have to figgure it out as I go also, but hey isn't that half the fun?
Again, thank you for your input!
~Walk in peace~
Soldier Tom

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