shucker
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I would like to buy a manual for this mower, but I haven't been able to identify the model. It's a very recent purchase.
3 photos should be appearing here..
I see some cast part numbers.
451490R3
IH
451491-R (updated 7/16, there was another 1 in the P/N)
The wooden pitman arm was marked 9298 measuring about 34 inches long, but that appears to be for a Ford. I've cracked this arm, bought a universal from TSC and cut/drilled it to match the 9298 (since it was running and cutting).
Looking at WSS's site, I see:
OEM # Brand Description SS Number Price
Universal Pitman Wood Universal 37-7/16" 456-010 $15.27
M 1583 C-IH Wood 33-5/8", #9, 10, Big 6 456-011 $23.56
M 22184 C-IH Wood 35-11/16", #10, 16, 21, 24, 28 456-012 $21.29
M 32119 C-IH Wood 31-3/4", #12, 25, 27, 31 456-013 $21.44
so I'm thinking the previous owner replaced the original with the 33 15/16 Ford part.
In the middle picture, why does the rear Pitman arm have that nub? I don't see any function for it.
Now that I've replaced the pitman, the clamping action of the front/rear metal pitman strap onto the steel ball of the knifehead is poor. I've 3/16" or so of play where it clamps on the steel ball joint. Is this too much play? By hand, I can rotate the drive system and the resulting the motion looks right. Cutters registering left and right so it would make a good cut. If I engage the PTO, within 5 seconds, the pitman straps jump off the knifehead. I feel that 3/16" must be too much play. I could shave the shaft, or, bend the steel straps. Bit nervous to cold work such old steel. Normal to adjust this way? I have access to a small forge, and could do some minor blacksmithing adjustments.
Hence, if I knew the model number, I'd buy a manual and learn how to set it up.
Looks like there was a place for a wheel in the back, but in look through pictures on the internet, I'm not seeing any models that have a bracket like this. At this point, I'm convinced the 3pt frame is a well made home made angle iron rig.
From the nearly matching pitman shaft length, I'm guessing it's a 9, 10 or Big 6.
Can someone offer potential model numbers it Could be, as well as model numbers it can't be?
Scott
Note to others: this thread contains more information on this quest.
3 photos should be appearing here..
I see some cast part numbers.
451490R3
IH
451491-R (updated 7/16, there was another 1 in the P/N)
The wooden pitman arm was marked 9298 measuring about 34 inches long, but that appears to be for a Ford. I've cracked this arm, bought a universal from TSC and cut/drilled it to match the 9298 (since it was running and cutting).
Looking at WSS's site, I see:
OEM # Brand Description SS Number Price
Universal Pitman Wood Universal 37-7/16" 456-010 $15.27
M 1583 C-IH Wood 33-5/8", #9, 10, Big 6 456-011 $23.56
M 22184 C-IH Wood 35-11/16", #10, 16, 21, 24, 28 456-012 $21.29
M 32119 C-IH Wood 31-3/4", #12, 25, 27, 31 456-013 $21.44
so I'm thinking the previous owner replaced the original with the 33 15/16 Ford part.
In the middle picture, why does the rear Pitman arm have that nub? I don't see any function for it.
Now that I've replaced the pitman, the clamping action of the front/rear metal pitman strap onto the steel ball of the knifehead is poor. I've 3/16" or so of play where it clamps on the steel ball joint. Is this too much play? By hand, I can rotate the drive system and the resulting the motion looks right. Cutters registering left and right so it would make a good cut. If I engage the PTO, within 5 seconds, the pitman straps jump off the knifehead. I feel that 3/16" must be too much play. I could shave the shaft, or, bend the steel straps. Bit nervous to cold work such old steel. Normal to adjust this way? I have access to a small forge, and could do some minor blacksmithing adjustments.
Hence, if I knew the model number, I'd buy a manual and learn how to set it up.
Looks like there was a place for a wheel in the back, but in look through pictures on the internet, I'm not seeing any models that have a bracket like this. At this point, I'm convinced the 3pt frame is a well made home made angle iron rig.
From the nearly matching pitman shaft length, I'm guessing it's a 9, 10 or Big 6.
Can someone offer potential model numbers it Could be, as well as model numbers it can't be?
Scott
Note to others: this thread contains more information on this quest.
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