Farm King RSB6 Product manual

Sickle Bar Mower
OperatOr and parts Manual
012012 Part # P4723

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Table of Contents - Sickle Bar Mower
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................5
Safety............................................................................................................................................6
• Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................................6
• Safety Warning Decals.....................................................................................................7
• Decal and Sign Locations................................................................................................9
Specifications.............................................................................................................................10
• Main Features.................................................................................................................10
• Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 11
• Standard Equipment...................................................................................................... 11
Assembly....................................................................................................................................12
• Blade Assembly..............................................................................................................12
• Attaching the Sickle Bar Mower to theTractor.............................................................13
• Tractor Linkage...............................................................................................................15
• Tractor Linkage of Sickle Bar Mower with Mechanical Lift.........................................15
• Tractor Linkage of Sickle Bar Mower with Hydraulic Lift............................................16
• Hydraulic Kit Assembly Instructions ............................................................................17
Operation ...................................................................................................................................18
• Cutting Speed.................................................................................................................18
• Safety Release Breakaway Latch ..................................................................................18
• Cutting Height Adjustment............................................................................................19
• Raising and Lowering of Sickle Bar Mower Blade ......................................................19
• Working Position............................................................................................................20
• Unhitching the Sickle Bar Mower fromTractor............................................................21
• Blade Replacement ........................................................................................................21
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................22
• Greasing and Maintenance Instructions ......................................................................22
• Cleaning of Blade...........................................................................................................22
• Storing the Mower.........................................................................................................22
Part Drawings.............................................................................................................................24
• Table 1 - 19010453 ..........................................................................................................24
• Table 2 - 19010528 ..........................................................................................................28

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• Table 3 - 19010529 ..........................................................................................................30
• Table 3A - 19010529........................................................................................................34
• Table 4 - 19010531 ..........................................................................................................38
• Table 5 - 19010370 ..........................................................................................................40
Warranty .....................................................................................................................................44
Manufacturer’s statement: for technical reasons Buhler Industries Inc. reserves the right to modify
machinery design and specifications provided herein without any preliminary notice.
Information provided herein is of descriptive nature. Performance quality may depend on soil fertility,
applied agricultural techniques, weather conditions and other factors.

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Introduction - Sickle Bar Mower
Introduction
Available in three sizes the Farm King Sickle Bar Mower was designed for simple operation and
effective cutting. A dual-action cutter bar ensures a fast, clean and even cut every time.The tilting
mower bar allows you to cut on ditches, embankments, and hills.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference. All new operators or owners must review the
manual before using the equipment and at least annually thereafter. Contact your Farm King
Dealer if you need assistance, information, or additional copies of the manual. Visit our website
at www.farm-king.com for a complete list of dealers in your area.
The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this manual, are as seen facing
in the direction of travel of the implement.

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Safety - Sickle Bar Mower
Safety
Safety Instructions
Remember,YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the
people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that
everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance
procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk
injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
The alert symbol is used throughout this manual. It indicates attention is required and identifies
hazards. Follow the recommended precautions.
The safety alert symbol means…
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
CAUTION
The caution symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
WARNING
The Warning Symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
DANGER
The Danger Symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations,
typically for machine components that, for functional purposes,
cannot be guarded.

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Safety Warning Decals
The safety and information decals on this unit are installed to alert operators to dangers in specific
machine areas.
Read and understand to avoid personal injury or death.
Keep away from rotating
driveline
Always check bolts are well
tightened
Stay clear of folding blade
when opening

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Cutting of foot or leg blade
movement
Hook up points for lifting unitHook up points for lifting unit
and grease points
Important operations
1. Connect unit to tractor lift.
2. Raise hydraulic lift of tractor.
3. Turn release support downwards before starting any operations (FIG. 2).
4. Before disconnecting unit turn release support upwards (FIG. 3).

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Decal and Sign Locations

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Specifications - Sickle Bar Mower
Specifications
Main Features
1. Frame
2. Upper 3-point hitch linkage
3. Lower 3-point hitch linkage
4. Frame articulation
5. Foot support
6. Protection guard
7. External shoe
8. Lateral deflector
9. Sickle bar blade
10. Blade attachment rod
11. Compensation spring
12. Compensation spring adjustment rod
13. Blade height adjustment chain
14. Lifting cable adjustment chain
15. Blade lifting cable
16. Blade protection and external shoe
17. Skid