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Sicklebar Mowers: care and feeding
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Posted by Mark Green on January 17, 2000 at 13:55:24 from (136.179.71.212):
regarding the bar itself, what's the recommended lubricant and lubrication procedure -- seems like it doesn't take long to begin to squeal. I've been using a spray-on white grease. Seems like anything heavier would tend to foul with grass and weeds - is oil better? Also I've struggled with how much tension to put on the knife sections -- I'm afraid too much tension would lead to excessive wear and/or breakage. Too little allows grass to get trapped between the bar and the sickle. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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