O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L
P A R T S C A T A L O G
SICKLE BAR
SB 1106
SB 1107
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service Machine Safely
Description
Practice safe maintenance........................... 26
Wear appropriate clothing ............................26
Stay clear of rotating drivelines ....................26
Maintenance .................................................. 26
Description of the sickle bar ............................. 5
Assembly drawing ..............................................6
Technical specification
Technical specification .......................................7
Handling .............................................................. 7
Service
Lubrication ..................................................... 28
Routine maintenance ....................................28
Every 2 work hours ........................................28
Every 8 work hours ........................................28
Every 50 work hours ..................................... 28
Periodically (6 months) ................................28
After each mowing job ..................................28
Cleaning and oiling the cutters .................... 29
Checking the clearance tolerance .............. 29
Storage ...........................................................30
Extra maintenance ........................................ 31
Replacement of section-holding bar ........... 31
Replacement of sections ..............................31
Replacement of bar holding removable
Safety signs
Safety-Alert simbol .............................................8
Identification machine ........................................ 8
Machine safety labels ........................................ 8
Machine safety labels and positions
Machine safety labels and positions ................9
Preparing the vehicle
Preparing the tractor .....................................10
Park vehicle safety ........................................10
Stay clear of rotating drivelines ....................10
tooth ................................................................32
Replacement of removable tooth ................ 32
Replacement of belts ....................................32
Replacement of pulleys ................................ 32
Installing
Installing sickle bar on tractor .......................10
PTO shaft adaption .......................................12
Stability of sickle bar and tractor during
transport ........................................................ 13
Quick Coupler (optional) ...............................14
Park vehicle safety ........................................14
Stay clear of rotating drivelines ....................14
Demolition and disposal
Demolition and disposal .............................. 33
Assembly
Assembly ....................................................... 34
Removing
Removing sickle bar ..................................... 15
Removing sickle bar with Quick Coupler ....15
Transport on road
Transport on road ..........................................42
Operating
Spare parts
Spare parts .................................................... 43
Operate safetly ............................................. 16
Wear appropriate clothing ............................17
Stay clear of rotating drivelines ....................17
Adapting the mowing bar ............................. 18
Adjustment ..................................................... 19
Mowing ...........................................................20
Hazard bar ..................................................... 20
Use of lifting device .......................................22
Mowing on flat ground ...................................23
Mowing on sloping ground ........................... 24
Table approximate for choice of the
Decal kit and location
Decal kit and location ................................. 54
Warranty
Warranty ......................................................... 56
Warranty for replacement parts ....................57
cutting bar ...................................................... 25
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TO THE DEALER:
Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Frontier dealer. Read manual
instruction and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery Check List in the Operator’s
Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.
The dealer must complete the Warranty Registration, located on the Frontier website. Warranty claims will
be denied if the Warranty Registration has not been completed.
TO THE OWNER:
Read this manual before operating your frontier equipment. The information presented will prepare you to do a
better and a safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to read this manual
carefully and become acquainted with all the adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to ope-
rate. Replacement manuals can be obtained from your selling dealer.
The equipment you have purchased has been carefully enginereed and manufactured to provide dependable
and satisfactory use. Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate the unit as
specified. Observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the equipment.
For service, your authorized Frontier dealer has trained mechanics, genuine Frontier service parts, and the
necessary tools and equipment to handle all your needs.
Use only genuine Frontier service parts.Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards
required for safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model number and serial number of your equipment in
the spaces provided:
Model: _________________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________________
Serial Number: (see Safety Decal section for location) _______________________________________
Provide this information to your dealer to obtain correct repair parts.
Throghout this manual, the term IMPORTANT is used to indicate that failure to observe can cause damage to
equipment. The terms CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER are used in conjunction with the Safety-Alert
Symbol, (a triangle with an esclamation mark), to indicate the degree of hazard for items of personal safety.
This Safety-Alert Simbol indicates a hazard and means
ATTENTION! BECOMEALERT!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER.
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.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Indicates that a failure to observe can cause damage to
equipment.
IMPORTANT
Indicates helpful information.
NOTE
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DESCRIPTION
Description of the sickle bar
This agricultural implement can only operate by means of a
cardan shaft applied to the pto of an agricultural tractor
equipped with lift and universal three-point hitch. Since it is
movable, the mowing machine can be easily mounted on
tractors with different gauges or on tracked vehicles (Fig.
1). The two-motion tooth-blade system used in mowing
machines, makes possible a scissors cut which leads to a
higt speed operation on a any crop. The original tooth-blade
motion guarantees a sharp and clean cut on any type of
grass, be it damp or flattened. It is thanks to the total
absence of soil which this mowing system does not raise,
sharp because the stems are not frayed. The sickle bar may
also be used with the cutting arm tilted for working on canals,
ditches and embankments (Fig. 2 and 3).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
ATTENTION
The sickle bar is suitable only for the uses
indicated. Any other use different from that
described in these instructions could cause
damage to the machine and represent a serious
hazard for the user.
It is therefore advisable to strictly comply with the following
instructions in order to prevent faults which could jeopardize
the correct and long-lasting operation of the implement.
Compliance with the instructions in this handbook is also
important since the Manufacturer declines all and every
responsibility for damage to persons or property
caused by negligence and failure to comply with these
instructions.
The Manufacturer shall, however, remain at the customers’
disposal for immediate and thorough assistance together
with anything else that may be required in order to ensure
the correct operation and maximum efficiency of the
implement.
The Manufacturer reserves the right to make any
modifications and improvements to the implement as may
be considered opportune, without being obliged to
immediately inform the user.
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DESCRIPTION
Assembly drawing
1 External shoe;
2 Mowing guide;
3 Cutting arm;
4 Upper 3rd point hitches;
5 Gauge varying articulation;
6 Chassis;
2
3
4
7 Tirant;
8 Lower 3rd point hitches;
9 Hazard bar;
7
5
10 Support;
11 Identification label;
12 Cover;
13 Protective casing for connecting-rod systems;
14 Support;
15 Hinge (pivot point);
16 Blade guard;
17 PTO.
10
12
17
6
11
8
9
13
8
15
14
16
1
Fig. 4
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
16 inches
64 inches
/
6815
/
106
107
8045
SB1
SB1
Acoustic power level Continuous equivalent acoustic
uttered bay machine radiation pressure level (Weighed
Side
Drive
Hitch
Model
Tractor
HP
min. - max.
Weight Tooth Sections
number number
Work
speed
miles/h
PTO
Input
speed
Work/width
inches
lbs.
(Weighed A) LWA
A) in the "worker’s position" LpA
Belts
B-93
12
14
24
28
SB 1106
SB 1107
68.9 25 - 50 456
6.2 7.5 540
6.2 7.5 540
110.7 dB
91.7 dB
Quick coupler
Quick coupler
Belts
B-93
25 - 50
80.7
470
110.7 dB
91.7 dB
Handling
During handling operations, use suitable personal
protection device:
If the machine is handled, it must be lifted by hooking (Fig.
5) onto the appropriate holes with a suitable winch or crane
of sufficient capacity. Because of the danger involved, this
operation should be carried out by trained and responsible
personnel. The mass of the machine is on the identification
label (11 - Fig. 4).
Stretch the rope to keep the machine level.
The lifting points can be detected by finding the “hook”
symbol (8 - page 9).
During handling operations make sure the implement has
the required safety devices and guards.
Fig. 5
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SAFETY SIGNS
Safety-alert symbol
Read and recognize safety information.
Be alert to the potential for personal injury when you see this safety-alert symbol.
On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with a safety
symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. In this manual, the word CAUTION and this symbol
call attention to safety messages.
Identification machine
Identification label
Machine safety labels
1) CAUTION: AVOID INJURY
• Read Operator’s Manual
• Ballast power unit per operator’s manual
• Know location and function of controls
• Keep all shields in place
• Stay clear of power driven parts
• Never carry riders
• Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine
BEFORE DISMOUNTING OR SERVICING
• Shut off engine and remove key
• Lock brake for park
• Lower or block up machine
2) CAUTION
1 Keep all shields in place.
2 Disengage and shut off all engine and/or motor power before servicing or unclogging machine.
3 Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power-driven parts.
3) DANGER: CRUSHING AND PINCH POINTS
MOVING MACHINERY PARTS CAN PINCH OR CRUSH OR FALL, WHICH MAY CAUSE INJURY
OR DEATH.
4) DANGER
Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death.
Keep all shields in place.
Avoid contact with rotating parts.
5) DANGER: KEEP AWAY - SHARP BLADES
• Do not put hands or feet near the cutterbar. Blade contact can result in serious injury.
• Stay away until all motion has stopped and the mower is securely blocked up.
• Keep fingers clear of cutterbar when folding cutterbar for transport.
6) CAUTION
Operate only with 540 rpm PTO
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MACHINE SAFETY LABELSAND POSITIONS
1
3
2
1. Keep all shields in place.
2. Disengage and shut off all engine
and/or motor power before
servicing or unclogging machine.
CRUSHING AND PINCH POINTS
MOVING MACHINERY PARTS CAN
PINCH OR CRUSH OR FALL -
3. Keep hands, feet and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
WHICH MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
4
5
Entanglement in rotating
driveline can cause serious
injury or death.
Keep all shields in place.
Avoid contact with rotating parts.
5
9
KEEP AWAY
SHARP BLADES
- Do not put hands or feet near the cutterbar.
Blade contact can result in serious injury.
- Stay away until all motion has stopped and
the mower is securely blocked up.
- Keep fingers clear of cutterbar when folding
cutterbar for transport.
6
Operate only with
540 rpm PTO
1
2
3
4
7
6
8
3
4
7
8
9
7) High noise level. Use adequate acoustic protection.
8) Coupling point for lifting.
9) Greasing point.
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PREPARING THE VEHICLE
Preparing the tractor
CAUTION: Avoid injury. Proper ballastings is required for safe operation of your sickle bar
IMPORTANT: Refer to the tractor operator manual for proper ballasting information and tire inflation
• A 540 rpm PTO
• Refertothetractoroperatorismanualforcorrectballastingandtirepressure, dependingoninstalledequipment.
Park vehicle safety
• Stop vehicle on a lever surface, not on a slope.
• Disengage PTO.
• Engage the park brake.
• STOP the engine.
• Remove the key.
• Before you leave the operator’s seat, wait for engine and all moving parts to STOP.
Stay clear of rotating drivelines
Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury
or death:
• Wear close fitting clothing.
• STOP the engine and be sure PTO driveline is stopped
before getting near it.
Installing sickle bar on tactor
The sickle bar can be hitched to I, II or quick coupler category
tractor equipped with a universal three-point coupling.
DANGER
A
Application of any implement to a tractor is a
very dangerous operation and must only be
carried out with the utmost care in compliance
with the instructions.
Fig. 6
B
The correct tractor/sickle bar position is established by setting
the implement at such a distance from the tractor that the
universalcouplingremains2-4inchesfromitsmaximumclosing
position. Now proceed in the following way:
C
1.Back tractor into position and align draft links (A, Fig. 6) with
draft link brackets on sickle bar.
F
CAUTION: Before you work around hitch:
• STOP engine.
• LOCK park brake.
• FIRMLY block mower on horizontal surface.
H
E
2.Connect the upper third-point and correctly regulate by
adjusting the top link (B, Fig. 7). Place plate (C, Fig. 7) at
theleftsideofthehitchintegralwiththesamepin. Lockin
place with the snap-in split pins (D, Fig. 8).
Fig. 7
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INSTALLING
3.Hook the oscillating arms of the tractor to pins (E and F,
D
Fig. 7). Lock in place with the snap-in split pins (G Fig. 8).
4.Lock the lift links using the relative chains (H, Fig. 7) and
couplings parallel to the tractor. This operation must be
carried out to prevent the machine from moving in a
horizontaldirection.
G
Fig. 8
5.InstallPTOshafttotractor(Fig. 9).
IMPORTANT: Sickle bar MUST BE level front to rear.
I
MakesurePTOshaftislockedonthetractorPTOpriorto
engagement(I).Checkthattheguard(L)isfreetoturnand
fix it with the relative latch (L1).
L
L1
6.Remove the guard over the cutters (16, Fig. 4) and
remove the tirant (7, Fig.4).
Fig. 9
7.Lift-up sickle bar.
N
8.Remove spring locking pin (M, Fig. 10) from parking
stand.
M
9.Remove support (N and O, Fig. 10) and remount them,
upside-down in their seat .
10.Fasten with spring locking pin (M, Fig. 10).
O
Fig. 10
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INSTALLING
PTO shaft adaption
The PTO shaft, supplied with the machine, is of standard
length. Therefore it might be necessary to adapt the PTO
shaft. Consult your dealer for the eventual adaptation.
P
min. 6 inches
CAUTION
• WhenthePTO shaftisfullyextended,thetwotubes
mustoverlapbyatleast6 inches(PFig.11).When
fully inserted, the minimum play must be 137/64
inches(QFig.11).
Max
• Iftheimplementisusedonanothertractor,always
check the above and that the guards copletely
cover the rotating parts of the PTO shaft.
Q
min. 137/64 inches
Min
ATTENTION
Fig. 11
Comply with the manufacturer's instructions when
transporting the mowing machine.
• The equipment installed can only be controlled by means
of the PTO shaft complete with the necessary overload
safety (i.e. clutch) devices and guards fastened with the
appropriate chain.
• Only the PTO shaft supplied by the Manufacturer must be
used.
• The engine must not be running when installing and
removing the PTO shaft.
• Care must be taken regarding the safety and correct
assembly of the PTO shaft.
Fig. 12
• Use the chain provided to stop the PTO shaft from rotating.
• Always check carefully that the PTO shaft guard is always
in position, both during transportation and operation.
• Frequently and set intervals check the PTO shaft guard, it
must always be in excellent condition.
• Before engaging the PTO, check that the set rpm
corresponds to that indicated by the sticker on the
equipment.
R
• Before inserting the PTO, make sure that there are no
people or animals nearby and that the rpm selected
corresponds to that permitted. Never exceed the maximum
admissible speed.
• Watch out for the rotating universal joint.
• Do not insert the PTO with the engine off or synchronized
with the wheels.
Fig. 13
• Always disconnect the PTO when the cardan shaft is at too wide an angle (never more than 10°,Fig.
12) and when it is not being used.
• Only clean and grease the PTO shaft when the power take-off is disconnected, the engine is off, the
hand brake pulled and the key removed.
• When not in use, place the PTO shaft on the support provided for it.
• Afterhavingdismantledthe PTO, placetheprotectivecoveronthePTO shaft (R, Fig. 13).
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INSTALLING
Stability of sickle bar and tractor during transport
When a sickle bar is coupled to a tractor, so becoming an integral part of it for the purposes of road
travel, the stability of the sickle bar-tractor complex may change and cause driving or operating difficulties
(rearing up or side-slipping of the tractor). The condition of equilibrium can be restored by placing a
sufficient number of ballasts on the front of the tractor so that the weights on the two tractor axles are
distributed sufficiently evenly. To work in safety the instructions given in the highway code should be
followed; these prescribe that at least 20% of the weight of the tractor alone should be borne by the front
axle and that the weight on the arms of the hoist should not be more than 30% of the weight of the tractor
itself. These factors are summarized in the following formulas:
Z > (M x s)-(0.2 x T x i)
(d+i)
The amount of ballast that should be applied according to the formula is the minimum required for circulation
on the road. If for reasons of tractor performance or to improve the set-up of the sickle bar during operation
it is thought necessary to raise these values, please refer to the registration document of the tractor to
check its limits. When the formula for calculating the ballast gives a negative result it will not be necessary
to add any weight. In any case, as long as the limits of the
tractor are respected, a suitable quantity of weights may be
applied in order to ensure greater stability during travel. The
symbols have the following meanings:
169/64
inches
Mass weighing on arms off hoist with full load
Kg
M
(Technical data table)
Kg
Kg
m
Mass of tractor
T
Z
i
Total mass of ballast
Tractor wheelbase, that is, the horizontal
distance between the tractor axles
Horizontal distance between the centre of gravity
of the ballast and the front axle of the tractor
m
d
s
Horizontal distance between the centre of gravity of
the operating machine and the back axle of the tractor
m
Fig. 14
(please see Fig. 14 for reference):
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