Sears 917.60656 Assembly, Operating Instructions And Parts List

ASSEMBLY, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AND PARTS LIST FOR

SICKLE BAR MOWER

MODEL NO. 917.60656

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.-U.S.A.

SIMPSONS-SEARS LIMITED-CANADA

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

INTRODUCTION

Although this Mower is simple to operate and care for, it is very important that instructions as outlined
in this manual be studied and followed very closely before beginning to assemble.

Each Mower is given

checked at the time of receipt to ascertain if any damage has occurred in transit.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. and SIMPSONS­SEARS LIMITED reserves the right to make any
changes in design and changes or improvements
without imposing any obligation to install the
same upon its implements heretofore manufact-

ured.

Setting Up, Operating Instructions and Safety

Precautions should

fore beginning to assemble your mower. A num­ber at the beginning of a paragraph in the foll­owing instructions refers to an arrow in the ad-

joining figure, except when otherwise stated.

When R.N. (Right Hand) and L.H. (Left Hand)
are used, .t should be understood to mean from a

position behind and facing the mower or direction

of travel).
Cut all wires.
NOTE: The one extra thick flat

in bag of parts must be saved for use in Step

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Page

4

a through inspection before shipment, however, it is important that it be again

One Bundle 606 X 78

be

studied very closely be-

FIG.2

2 Assemble belt tightener lever (B) to Right

hand side of tractor as shown. NOTE: Bolt
(C) must be removed from tractor. Use two
3/8 x 1V2 inch bolts provided with mower,
for attaching lever.

washer '

ound

I Assemble belt tightener link (D) and ad-

justing pin to belt tightener lever (B), and
secure with spring retainer as shown.

SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS

FIG. 1

1. Assemble idler shaft (A), to front of tractor
frame, and hook spring into hole in rear of
front axle bracket and hole in front of Idler

frame as shown.

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R.H. SIDE

Slide mower mounting frame beneath tractor

4.
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as
(M) with hole in rear hanger (A), refer to
Fig 's 3 and 4. Slide hanger shaft (N), with
roll pin attached, through holes in frame
(M) and rear hanger (A) from L.H. side.
NOTE: Place a cushion washer (shipped in
bag of parts) over shaft (N) and between
frame (M) and rear hanger (A) at both R.H.
and L.H. sides of tractor. Secure R.N. side
with spring retainer (0), shipped in bag of

parts.

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FIG. 3

shown in Fig. 3. Line up hole in frame

L.H. SIDE

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SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS -- CONTINUED

FIG. 4

NOTE: If holes in front frame straps weldment
(P) and tractor mounting bracket (Q), do not al­ign, it will be necessary to loosen two 7/16
bolts (0) in front frame straps weldment (P) and
frame weldment with bearing cups to line up

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holes.

5. Refer to Fig. 4. Insert remaining bushing

Retighten

shipped in bag of parts into hole in front
frame straps (P). Secure front frame straps to
tractor mounting bracket (Q) with a 5/8 x 2
finished hex bolt, flat washer 21/32 x 1-5/16
x 13 Ga./5/8 lockwasher and hex nut shipped
in bag of parts.

7/16 bolts securely.

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FIG. 6

Refer to Fig's. 5 and 6. Remove nut, lock-

7.
washer, bushing, flat washer and bolt from
lift link (T). Assemble lift link (T) to cutter
bar lift arm (U) with items previously removed.

Remove huglock nut and outer washer from

8.
pin welded to knife head (V). Leave inner
washer on pin. Position end of pitman ass­embly (W), over pin -- it will be necessary

to have knife assembly in extreme R.Ho pos-

ition. Now slide outer washer, previously re­moved, over pin and secure with huglock nut.
Assemble the grease fitting (X), shipped in

into positio n shown.

bag of parts,

Remove cotter pin (Y) from rivet (Z) and re-

9.
move rivet. Attach clevis to foot lift lever as

shown in Fig. 6 with irivet and secure with
cotter Din.

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FIG. 5

6. SI ide cutter bar and mounting bracket weldment
;R) into position shown in Fig. 5, beneath yoke

weldment (S). Pins of mounting bracket weld­ment enter holes in yoke weldment. Secure
with the two cotter pins shipped in bag of

parts.

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FIG. 7_

Secure swathboard with plate (AA) attached

10.
to outer runner plate (BB) with a 3/8 x 1

square neck carriage bolt, 3/8 lockwasher
and Gripco lock nut. Bolt, lockwasher and

nut shipped in bag of parts.
NOTE: Tighten Gripco lock nut against lock­washer tight enough to prevent rattling but loose
enough to permit swathboard to move freely up

and down.

Attach swathstick (CC) to swathboard (AA)

11.
with a 3/8 x 1 square neck carriage bolt,
flat washer 7/16 x 1, lockwasher 3/8 and

hex nut. Bolt, washers and nuts shipped in

bag of parts.
NOTE: There are three locations in the swath­board for the swathstick. For your proper appli-

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cation refer to "Swathstick Adjustment.

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TTING UP INSTRUCTIONS -- CONTINUED

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FIG. 8

Remove nut, lockwasher, and belt guard

12.
(EE), from shaft (FF). Place belt on idler
sheaves (under belt guard EE) and on en­gine pulley (DD) as shown. Replace belt
guard (EE), and secure with lockwasher
and nut
Remove bolt (HH) holding short belt guide

13.

Refer to Figure 8.

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(II) on engine and assemble belt guide (GG)
furnished over short belt guide (II) with

,;1 bolt and 7/16x1x10 Ga. washer

3/8-16x1

1
furnished in bag of parts. Refer to figure 8.
NOTE: Adjust Belt guides (EE) (GG) and
(II) so that they clear belt by 1/8 inch when
belt is tight, (belt tightener lever pushed
forward or engaged).
Assemble adjusting pin

14.
and secure with spring retainer (KK)

(FF)

to idler Frame

(JJ)

as shown. Adjust for proper belt tension
see belt adjustment Page 5. Check belt

guides for proper clearance.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2

FIG. 9

1.

Pitman bearing pin.

2.

Front guide.

3.

Rear Guide.
Flywheel.

4.

5.

Flywheel bearing tube.
NOTE: Use a good grade of gun grease For
intervals of lubrication, refer to "Lubrication

Chart='.

KNIFE - PITMAN

Grease pitman and knife after every hour of op-

eration. However, when mowing in sandy or

gritty conditions it may be better to leave the
knife run dry. The knife should be sharpened
as often as necessary to maintain a good cut­ting edge. Keep the knife straight and true;
any slight bend should be straightened.

Lubricate wear plates
or grease every one or

eration.

and

knife clips with oil

two

hours of steady op-

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

It is imperative in operation and handling grass
or weed cutting equipment that certain normal
precautions be observed to prevent the possib­ility of injury or damage.
Please read the rules for safe operation before
you assemble or use your mower.

Never start the engine when anyone is near.

1.
Never place hands or feet near sickle bar.

2.
Do not attempt to clean, adjust or repair

3.
machine before stopping tractor engine,

Keep knife sections sharp.

4.
Never leave machine unattended,

5.
Always replace parts showing excessive

6.
wear.

Keep hands and feet and loose clothing a-

7.

way from moving belts.

No minor should operate this machine unless

8.

properly supervised.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LUBRICATE WHILE

MOWER IS IN OPERATION.

CAUTION: Run engine at reduced speed when­ever possible to reduce vibration and wear on
pitman and knife. Operating angle of cutter bar

not to exceed 35'above level.

It is the responsibility of the operator to see
that the area where the sickle bar will be used
is free of all types of foreign material. This
includes wire, rope, sticks, cans, bottles,,
pipe, rocks, etc. These represent potential
dangers to the sickle bar and operator, and are

certain to damage the sickle bar.

Always be on the alert for obstacles when

wing,

and never leave the

ation

while unattended.

sickle

bar in oper-

mo-

NOTE: Sickle bar must be in operation before

beginning to move through material to be

cut.

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

SWATHSTICK ADJUSTMENT

FIG. 10

There are three holes in swathboard for swath-

stick adjustment. Adjust to best turn crop be-

ing cut. Lower hole for higher weeds.

LUBRICATION -- CONTINUED

A

.0°

.0°

BELT ADJUSTMENT
Turning adjusting pin (JJ) figure 11 adjusts

belt Remove spring retainer (KK) in figure 8

and turn adjusting pin (D) figure 1.1 in a count-

er clockwise direction (when standing in front

belt.

of tractor)totighten

Belt tightener lever requires fair amount of e­ffort to engage lever (push forward) when belt
is properly adjusted. Belts that slip wear out
rapidly. Keep belt properly adjusted to prevent
premature failure. Replace spring retainer in

adjusting pin.
LUBRICATION CHART

Your mower is lubricated through 5 grease fitt­ings located as follows:

Pitman Bearing Pin
Front Guide
Rear Guide

Flywheel
Flywheel Bearing Tube

Refer to Fig. 9 for the location

grease fittings.

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1

1
1
1

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of these

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B

FIG. 12

Lubricate these fittings after every hour of op­eration, with a standard grease gun loaded with
a general purpose automotive type grease. Be­fore applying grease, wipe each fitting with a
rag to remove dirt and grit. Avoid forcing dirt
into the fittings with the clean grease.

Lubricate wear plates and knife clips with SAE

'10 oil every one or two hours of steady opera-

ion.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LUBRICATE WHILE

MOWER IS IN OPERATION.
TO TRANSPORT
Refer to Fig. 12.
Stop tractor engine. Depress on foot lift lever
(A) until latch bracket (B) can be positioned as

shown in Fig. 12. Secure bar in upright posi­tion with transport strap (C).
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cott­ers spread. Keep knife sharp and true. Observe
all safety precautions. Keep mower lubricated.
STORAGE

Before storing mower for any long period of
time thoroughly clean away all dirt and debris.
Wearing surfaces should be given a good coat
of grease or rust preventive especially the

mower knife. Store in a clean, dry area,

5

MOUNTING 917.60656 CUTTER BAR MOWER TO

1965 OR OLDER TRACTORS

To Mount

917.60644, 917.60645, 917.60646
9919

Mower to the following model tractors

and

917,60647,

kit, The kit consists of belt tightener lever assembly, rear hanger, engine pulley,

917.60633, 917.60634, 917,60637,

It will be necessary to order Cat. No.

belt guides, etc.

To Mount Mower to tractors built prior

be necessary to order Cat. No,

9917

fo 1964

offset tie rod kit, in addition to Cat,

(tractors with round front axles). It will

No.9919

above, It consist of offset tie rod, template for mounting rear hanger, etc,

kit

HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

SEARS SICKLE BAR MOWER--MODEL NUMBER 91160656

the Model Number of your SEARS SICKLE BAR MOWER. It will be found on a plate

The above number
attached to the top of the idler shaft assembly. Always mention the Model Number of your mower when
communicating with us or when ordering repair parts.

All parts listed herein may be ordered through SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. or SIMPSONS-SEARS LIMITED.
When ordering parts by mail from the mail order house which serves the territory in which you live, selling
prices will be furnished on request or parts will be shipped at prevailing prices and you will be billed
accordingly.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS
LIST:

1.

2.

is

The PART NUMBER.

The PART NAME.

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3. The MODEL NUMBER --

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4. The NAME of Implement -- SICKLE BAR MOWER.

917.60656.

Each part has been given a Key letter or number which is used only as a guide to find the part number. Do

not use the Key letter or number when ordering repair parts.

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DESCRIPTION
Yoke Weldment

Cutter Bar Latch
Washer, 13/32x13/16x16 Ga.
Spring
Pitman Bearing
Clevis
Transport Strap and Rivet
Bushing
Foot Lever Weldment
Cushion Washer
Frame Hanger Shaft
Elastic Stop Nut, 5/8-18UNF

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Dust Cap
Washer, 21

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Timken Cup, LM 1910 (2 Req1
Timken Cone, LM11949 (2 Req_)
Grease Fitting,

Frame Weldment with Bearing

Cups

Bushing
Frame Strap Front Weldment
Flywheel Assembly
Belt Guide Weldment - Flywheel
Flywheel Guard Bracket
Flywheel Guard
Pull Rod
Bushing
Lift Link
*Cotter Pin, 1/8x3/4
*Washer, Flat 9/16 x 1-3/8x12 Ga
*Washer, Lock 72
*Nut, Hex ASF '/2-13 UNC

*Washer,

(4 Req.)

*Nut, Hex ASF 7/16 ­*Washer, Flat 21/32 x 1-5/16 x

13 Ga., Cad. Plated

*Washer, Lock 5/8 Cad

*Nut, Hex ASF 5/8- 11 UNC

Cad. Plated

*Washer, Lock 3/8
*Nut, ASF Hex 3/8 - 16 UNC
"Nut, Hex ASF 5/16 - 18 UNC

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*Washer, Flat 11/32 x 11/16 x

16 Ga., Cad. Plated

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120384
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5307H
606A282

606A304

120388

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5305H
357H

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122472

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DESCRIPTION

"Washer, Flat 7/16 x
1 x 14 Ga.

"Washer, Lock 3/
Plated

*Nut Hex ASF

Plated

Cad

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Grease Retainer Washer

Pitman Wood
Pitman and Bearings,

Assembled (Includes

Key No's 5, 46 and 0)
Pitman Spring and
Bearing Housing Ass-

embled

*Washer, Flat 7/16 x 1

x 14 Ga.

Bushing
*Washer, Lock 5%16
Pitman Thrust Washer

--Inner
Pitman Thrust Washer

Outer

Huglock Nut
*Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4
Rivet, Drilled
*Bolt, Finished Hex

"2- 13 UNC x 2'/2
*Cotter Pin 3/16x7/8

Retainer Spring
Roll Pin

Bolt, Finished Hex

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7/16-14 UNC x 3

*Bolt, Finished Hex
5/8 - 11 UNC x 2 Cad.

Plated
*Bolt Finished Hex
3/8 - 16 UNC x P/4

*Bolt, Finished Hex

5/16 - 1.8 UNC x3/
Cad. Plated
*Bolt, Finished Hex
5/16-18 UNCx 21/4 Cad.

Plated
*Bolt Finished Hex 3/8

- 16 UNC x 1

Finished Hex

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*Rivet, Truss Hcl!'
3/8

*BoltFinished Hex 5/16

- 18 UNC x 1 Cad. Plated
*Bolt Finished Hex 5/16

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PARTS LIST

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PART
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DESCRIPTION

KEY

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PART

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DESCRIPTION

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4301H
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606A296
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5386H

606A295
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5284H
606A280

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5285H
5247H
5233H
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4572M

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120388

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Bushing
Lever Weldment
Shift Handle Grip

V-Belt_cEngine to Flywheel)
Belt Tightener Link

Lever Stop Strap
Retainer Spring
Adjusting Pin

Hex Nut 5/16-18
Belt Guide
Spring
Idler Shaft Assembly
Idler and Bearing - Inner
Bearing
Bushing
Idler and Bearing - Outer
Belt Guide Weldment - Front
Knife Head Plate
Knife Sections Only (Box of 25)_—

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Front Guide

Knife Head

Cu^fier

Weldment (Includes Key No's 34,

23,27 and 40)

Rear Guide

Bar and Moiiiiiing

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Spacer-Front

Knife Had Spacer- Rear

Wear Plate - Front

Inner Runner Divider Rod

Inner Runner
Guard Plates (Box of 25)
Outer Runner Weldment
Swathboard Assembly
Swath stick
Cutter Bar and Mounting

Bracket Weldment (Includes Key

No's 23,24,27 and 40)
Wearing Plate
Knife Clip-­Knife Assembly (Includes Key

No's 19,20 and 38 and Rivets)
Knife Back
Knife Head and Pin
Double Guard Assembly

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Front Wear Plate Base

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Plc

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Wear

Flarr7T6 x 1 x 14 Ga.

4aihef,

­*Washer, Lock 1/4
*Washer Flat 7/16 x 1 x 10 Ga.

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*Washer Lock 3/8
*Nut, Hex 3/8 ASF-16 UNC
*Washer, Lock 3/8 Cad. Plated

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Gripco Nut
*Nut, Hex 5/16 ASF- 18

UNC Cad. Plated
*Washer Flat 15/32 x 1
x 12 Ga.
*Nut Hex 7/16 - 20 UNC
*Washer, Lock 7/16
Huglock Nut

Pitman Thrust Washer --

Outer

Pitman Thrust Washer -­Inner

Lock Washer 5/16

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 UNC x11/2
Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 11/4
Grade 5 H.T. Cad. Plated

Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 11/4
Grade 5 H.T_,Cad. Plated
*Machine Screw, Truss Hd.

1/4-20 UNC x 1/2
*Rivet, FH. 7/32 x 3/4 (3

Req.)
*Rivet R.H. 5/32 x 13/16
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(35 Req.)

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*Standard Hardware Item -­may be purchased locally.

*Bolt, Finished Hex 1/4-28
UNF x 1/2
*Cotter Pin
Rivet
*Bolt, Sq. Neck Carriage
3/8-16 UNC x 11/2
Bolt, Sq. Neck Plow 3/8­16 UNC x 11/4
*Bolt, Sq. Neck Carriage
3/8 - 16 UNC x 1 Cad. ­Plated

*Bolt Sq. Neck Carriage
3/8 - 16

Plated
*Bolt Sq. Neck Plow 3/8­16 UNC x1
*Bolt, Sq. Neck Carriage
3/8 - 16 UNC x1

*Bolt, Finished Hex 3/8 -

16 UNC x 11/4

*Bolt Finished Hex 3/8-

16 UNC x 11/2

Req.)

5/32 x 9/16

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