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BEFCO
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Operator's Manual
SICKLE BAR MOWERS
BSB-005, BSB-006, BSB-007
The operator's manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine.
Manual 960-372B
September 2011

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  • Page 1 BEFCO ® Operator’s Manual SICKLE BAR MOWERS BSB-005, BSB-006, BSB-007 The operator’s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine. Manual 960-372B September 2011...

  • Page 2: Signal Words

    SAFETY Take note! This safety alert symbol found throughout this manual is used to call your attention to instructions involving your personal safety and the safety of others. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
  • Page 3 4.02 - Service 4.03 - Driveline 4.04 - Transport 5 - REPAIR PROCEDURES 5.01 - Blade and Teeth Replacement 5.02 - Suggested Spare Parts 5.03 - Storage 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING 7 - PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST 8 - WARRANTY PARTS MANUAL BEFCO NDEX...

  • Page 4: General Information

    This limited warranty covers defective material and workmanship. The cost of normal maintenance or repairs for accidents or improper use and related labor will be borne by the owner. See Chapter 8 - Warranty. BEFCO ENERAL NFORMATION...

  • Page 5: Model And Serial Number Id

    Attached to the frame is an ID plate showing the model and the serial number. Record your implement model and serial number in the space provided below. Your dealer needs this information to give you prompt, efficient service when you order parts. 1.03 - Assembly Instructions BEFCO ENERAL NFORMATION...
  • Page 6 (#5) and fasten with hex bolt M14x65 (#6). 2. Mount the tree belts (two belts on the BSB-005) and belt guard. 3. Mount swath board (#1) (see fig. 3) and fasten with hex bolt M12x50 (#12), washer Ø12 (#13), and self-locking nut (#14).

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    6. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. 7. Ensure implement is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition. 8. Ensure that all safety decals are properly installed and in good condition. BEFCO AFETY RECAUTIONS...

  • Page 8: Starting And Stopping

    6. Allow no riders on tractor or implement. 7. Allow moving parts to stop before repair. 8. Securely support implement before working underneath. Additional warning and operating decals are available at no extra charge. Please specify model and serial number when ordering. BEFCO AFETY RECAUTIONS...
  • Page 9 ’ ICKLE OWERS PERATOR ANUAL Fig. 4 - Safety decals; replace immediately if damaged. placed on outer shield placed on outer tube BEFCO AFETY RECAUTIONS...

  • Page 10: Operational Safety

    2. Do not operate the tractor and implement when you are tired, sick or when using medication. 3. Keep all helpers and bystanders at least 50 feet from the implement. Only properly trained people should operate this machine. BEFCO PERATION...
  • Page 11 Without this weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal injury or death. The weight may be attained with a front end loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front tractor weights. When attaining a minimum 20% of BEFCO PERATION...

  • Page 12: Pre-Operational Check

    Disengage PTO, engage parking brake or place transmission in “Park”, shut off the tractor and remove the key before working around hitch, attaching or detaching driveline, making adjustments, servicing or cleaning the machine. See Chapter 4 - Maintenance. See Chapter 7 - Pre-Delivery Checklist. BEFCO PERATION...

  • Page 13: Attaching To The Tractor

    Models BSB-006 and BSB-007 may be used on tractors up to 75 HP and a category 1 or 2 three point hitch. Model BSB-005 may be used on tractors up to 35 HP and a category 1 three point hitch on BSB-005 CAUTION: Check the tractor PTO rpm to ensure it is set at 540 and turns clockwise.
  • Page 14 6. After the adjustment is completed, mark chain ring in order to have always the same cutting height. Raise foot support and bring into working position and fasten with split pin (A) (see fig. 10). Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 BEFCO PERATION...
  • Page 15 (see fig. 11). 6. Check that raising and lowering operations of sickle bar mower blade are smooth. If adjustments are necessary read instructions below under “hydraulic cylinder flow valve adjustments”. Fig. 11 Fig. 12 unlocked position locked position BEFCO PERATION...
  • Page 16 ICKLE OWERS PERATOR ANUAL Hydraulic lift system (BSB-005): 1. Connect hydraulic hose to tractor. 2. Mount on tractor and close cylinder using the appropriate lever. This will raise unit completely. 3. Check that raising and lowering operations of sickle bar mower blade are smooth. If adjustments are necessary read instructions below under “hydraulic cylinder flow...
  • Page 17 11. Making sure the proper attire is worn. Avoiding loose fitting clothing which can become entangled. Wearing sturdy, tough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hands, ears and head. Never operate tractor or implements in bare feet, sandals or sneakers. BEFCO PERATION...

  • Page 18: Working Speed

    To reset safety release; back up tractor until latch returns to its normal position. If safety release latch breaks away too often adjust spring (B) using nut (A) (see fig. 14) and tighten half turn at the time. BEFCO PERATION...
  • Page 19 Lower sickle bar mower on ground and adjust turnbuckle on top link (A) (see fig. 17) until the desired cutting height is obtained. In rough ground conditions or on stony terrain make sure that cutting height is adequate in order to avoid damage to cutting bar. Fig. 17 BEFCO PERATION...

  • Page 20: Uneven Terrain

    To remove the mower from the tractor do the following: 1. Set up sickle bar on level and solid ground. 2. Disengage tractor PTO. 3. Set parking brake. 4. Raise the sickle bar mower completely. 5. Using lever on tractor, draw out cylinder shaft about 10”. BEFCO PERATION...
  • Page 21 CAUTION: Disengage tractor PTO. Set parking brake. Stop engine and remove key from ignition. Disconnect mower driveline from tractor PTO shaft. Collapse driveline and secure it in a safe place. Disconnect three point linkage and carefully drive tractor away from mower. BEFCO PERATION...

  • Page 22: Maintenance Safety

    12. Inflating or servicing tires can be dangerous. Whenever possible, trained personnel should be called to service and/or mount tires. 13. After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed. BEFCO AINTENANCE...
  • Page 23 Turn tractor off, disconnect PTO shaft and install blade and external shoe protection. On manual models only. Fig. 18 - Lubrication points. Every 2 hours: Grease all points on implement (see fig. 18). Refer to Table 1 - Torque Specifications, page 27. BEFCO AINTENANCE...
  • Page 24 When the driveline is in the maximum extended position, the ideal minimum overlap of the two halves should be approximately 6” (see fig. 19). Fig. 19 min. 6" MAX. min. 2" MIN. See Table 1, page 27. BEFCO AINTENANCE...
  • Page 25 Reduce ground speed when turning and take care that the mower does not strike obstacles such as trees, fences or buildings. IMPORTANT: On BSB-006 and BSB-007 models, remember to turn release support upwards before raising mower and before road transport (see fig. 12). BEFCO AINTENANCE...
  • Page 26 CAUTION: Make sure PTO is disengaged and blades have come to a complete stop before raising mower to full transport position. Do not tow tractor and mower behind other vehicles. Use a properly equipped trailer with heavy tie-downs for towing operations. BEFCO AINTENANCE...
  • Page 27 Series BSB sickle bar mowers, for tractors up to 75 HP, 3 point hitch cat. 1 & 2. Model Working Weight lb. Lift Max. Driveline width working speed (rpm) ” BSB-005 15-35 5’ Hydraulic 6.5 mph ASAE cat. 1 BSB-006 25-75 6’ Hydraulic 6.5 mph ASAE cat.

  • Page 28: Repair Procedures

    4. Use a cable to facilitate sliding out of blade section (see fig. 21). 5. When mounting new blade make sure to lubricate well all cutting knives with a good quality oil. 6. Grease all parts indicated under maintenance. Fig. 21 - Blade and teeth replacement. BEFCO EPAIR ROCEDURES...

  • Page 29: Suggested Spare Parts

    8. Cover the implement from the elements in order to have it in perfect condition for the start of the next season. WARNING: Be sure to store the implement on a hard level surface, with the safety shield installed on the cutting bar, away from people especially children. See Chapter 4 - Maintenance. BEFCO EPAIR ROCEDURES...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Conic bolts on Bolts not properly torqued. Torque conic bolts to 59 ft-lb. (80 cutting bar shear. N.m). Loose belts cause blade Tighten belts so there is less than 1” teeth to jam and conic bolt slack. to fail. BEFCO ROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 31: Pre-Delivery Checklist

    IMPORTANT: Warranty is not valid unless Pre-Delivery Checklist and Warranty Registration Form in operator’s manual is completed in detail and mailed to the Company. Model Number: __________ Serial Number: __________ Delivery Date: __________ Dealer’s Signature: __________ BEFCO ELIVERY HECKLIST...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    1. LIMITED WARRANTY BEFCO, Inc. herein referred to as the Company, warrants its machines and related accessories, hereafter referred to as the Machine, to be free from defects in material and workmanship, for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of invoice to the first registered owner;...
  • Page 33 6. WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty Service must be performed by a dealer authorized by BEFCO. If the warranty service requested is approved, the owner shall pay only for labor beyond the rate allowed, for overtime labor, and for any mileage charge for transporting the equipment to and from the dealer’s shop.

  • Page 35: Warranty Registration

    Operator’s Manual and literature published by the Company. Inspected by: Date: Date: Dealer’s Signature: Customer’s Signature: This registration along with a copy of the invoice must be sent to BEFCO, Inc. within 14 days of date of purchase.
  • Page 36 Place stamp here BEFCO, Inc. Warranty Department P.O. Box 6036 Rocky Mount, NC 27802-6036...

  • Page 37: Parts Manual

    BEFCO ® Parts Manual SICKLE BAR MOWERS BSB-005, BSB-006, BSB-007 Parts Manual 1020 BEFCO BSB-005, 006, 007 (US).lwp BSB-005, BSB-006, BSB-007 Printed on October 20, 2020...
  • Page 38 ’ ICKLE OWERS RAME PERATOR ANUAL BSB-005 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 0210...
  • Page 39 ICKLE OWERS RAME PERATOR ANUAL BSB-005 Ref. Part # Description Qty. 18031346 Three point hitch arch; BSB-005 12880871 Three point hitch pin; BSB-005 004-1291 “R” clip Ø5 18031347 Pin Ø20x325; BSB-005 000-6605 Roll pin Ø6x30 12880832 Frame shaft Ø40 9250002 Bushing Ø40x60...
  • Page 40 ’ ICKLE OWERS RAME PERATOR ANUAL BSB-005 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 0210...
  • Page 41 ’ ICKLE OWERS RAME PERATOR ANUAL BSB-005 Ref. Part # Description Qty. 3020213 Nut ES M06-1.00 Z TN 3010275 Bolt HH M08-1.25x120 C8.8 Z P 001-5230 Washer, flat Ø08 Z 3020209 Nut ES M08-1.25 Z TN BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 0210...
  • Page 42 ’ ICKLE OWERS RAME PERATOR ANUAL BSB-006, 007 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 1020...
  • Page 43 Bolt HH M10-1.50x35 C8.8 Z F 001-5220 Bolt HH M08-1.25x35 C8.8 Z F 12880827 Frame, complete; BSB-006, BSB-007 9250003 Bushing Ø80x100 1011546 Washer Ø80x97x2 Safety release w/slot #18031308 no longer offered, must be replaced with complete assembly part #17310040. BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 1020...
  • Page 44 ’ ICKLE OWERS RAME PERATOR ANUAL BSB-006, 007 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 1020...
  • Page 45 Safety release, complete; BSB-006, BSB-007 18031375 Stop; BSB-006, BSB-007 004-6454 Bolt HH M08-1.25x16 C8.8 Z F 004-1165 Nut ES M16-2.00 Z TN (ver. B) Safety release #18031317 no longer offered, must be replaced with complete assembly #17310040. BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 1020...
  • Page 46 ’ ICKLE OWERS LADE ECTION PERATOR ANUAL BSB-005, 006, 007 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 0210...
  • Page 47 Conic bolt, SP M10-1.50x60 N P 18031321 Conic bushing Ø20 18031322 Conic nut, SP M10-1.50 N 18031384 Bar notched on end; BSB-005 12880825 Bar; BSB-006 (ver. A) 18031386 Bar notched on end; BSB-006 (ver. B) 12880824 Bar; BSB-007 (ver. A) 18031387 Bar notched on end;...
  • Page 48 ’ ICKLE OWERS LADE ECTION PERATOR ANUAL BSB-005, 006, 007 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 0210...
  • Page 49 Blade bar; BSB-005 12880849 Blade bar; BSB-006 12880850 Blade bar; BSB-007 12880853 Blade section 12880857 Complete blade 20 sections; BSB-005 12880844 Complete blade 24 sections; BSB-006 12880845 Complete blade 28 sections; BSB-007 12880848 Blade teeth head 12880878 Teeth bar; BSB-005 12880851 Teeth bar;...
  • Page 50 ’ ICKLE OWERS LADE ECTION PERATOR ANUAL BSB-005, 006, 007 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 0210...
  • Page 51 OWERS LADE ECTION PERATOR ANUAL BSB-005, 006, 007 Ref. Part # Description Qty. 12880859 10 teeth rack; BSB-005 12880842 12 teeth rack; BSB-006 12880812 14 teeth rack; BSB-007 11010523 Protection spring 18031359 Blade protection; BSB-005 18031333 Blade protection; BSB-006 18031334 Blade protection;...
  • Page 52 ’ ICKLE OWERS ECTION PERATOR ANUAL BSB-005 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 0210...
  • Page 53 ICKLE OWERS ECTION PERATOR ANUAL BSB-005 Ref. Part # Description Qty. 18031363 Hydraulic cylinder support; BSB-005 000-2034 Washer, flat Ø10x20x2 Z 000-6349 Bolt HH M10-1.50x20 C8.8 Z F 12880815 Pin Ø20x94 000-6605 Roll pin Ø6x30 12400202 Hydraulic cylinder, complete; BSB-005 18031364 Hinge plate;...
  • Page 54 ’ ICKLE OWERS ECTION PERATOR ANUAL BSB-006, 007 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 0911...
  • Page 55 Quick coupler ½” 12760601 Hydraulic hose, complete; BSB-006, BSB-007 008-2488 Connector ¼”-½” 12400201 Cylinder 40x25; BSB-006, BSB-007 001-7106 Nut ES M14-1.50 Z TN 10010661 Gasket 12410201 Head 10010665 Gasket OR 616 10010664 Gasket OR 219 12420201 Ring nut BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 0911...
  • Page 56 ’ ICKLE OWERS ECTION PERATOR ANUAL BSB-006, 007 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 0911...
  • Page 57 Description Qty. 10010662 Gasket 10010654 Scraper WRM 12440201 Shaft Ø25 10010663 Seal kit, complete 000-1177 Nut HH M14-2.00 C6 Z MD 3170105 “S” hook 18031301 Hydraulic lift, complete; BSB-006, BSB-007 503-722B Manual lift, complete; BSB-006, BSB-007 BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 0911...
  • Page 58 ’ ICKLE OWERS RIVELINE PERATOR ANUAL BSB-005 Ref. Part # Description Qty. 021-001E PTO yoke 011-130E Cross & bearing 011-003E Yoke, outer tube 000-011E Roll pin Ø8x50, outer tube 110-208E Outer tube 110-108E Inner tube 000-010E Roll pin Ø8x45, inner tube...
  • Page 59 013-011E Guard retaining collar, inner tube 950-464B Decal “DANGER - Guard missing, do not operate” outer tube 950-463B Decal “DANGER - Rotating driveline, keep away” outer shield 016-025E Safety chain 240-209E Complete shield 948-405B Complete driveline BEFCO ARTS ANUAL 0210...
  • Page 60 ® P.O. Box 6036 Rocky Mount, NC 27802-6036 Tel.: 252.977.9920 - Fax: 252.977.9718 www.befco.com ®...

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