[AT] 3 point sickle bar

[Mike Sloane]

I don't have a certain answer without an image that I can look at. On my 
IH 100 sickle bar there is a "break-away" mechanism, so that if you hit 
a stump other obstruction, the whole mechanism will pivot around. What 
keeps it in place the rest of the time is a heavy spring.

Mike

Frank Vantacich wrote:
> I picked up a 3 point sickle bar mower and need some assistance on
> how it connects.  The 3 point connection and pto connection is
> straight forward.  The two things I am unsure of are a large spring
> and sections of chain that I guess is used to suspend the whole
> assembly and a solid shaft about 3 ft long with a  90 degree section
> containing a grease fitting. This shaft looks as though it goes under
> the rear of the tractor and connects to some place for what reason I
> do not know.
> 
> There are no id numbers or model name on the mower, it was painted
> green but don't think this was the original color.  As far as I can
> tell it doesn't ride on any wheels.  Is there a web site out there
> that would give me some guidance?
> 
> 
> Frank V. rustymetal at sbcglobal.net 
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