ALBERT R. MANN LIBRARY AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY 3 1924 059 877 450 Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924059877450 DUAWN, tNliUAVtl) A.MJ I'lIlMtU 1;V THE Nl-.W 1 UBK Bl UtAU OF lI.I.rslTATloN, X)IIIEOTI02>^Q FOR MOWING. Attach the Drag Bar to forward arm of Machine frame. Fasten Finger Bar to Drag Bar by means of a bolt passing through end of Drag Bar and inside shoe, bolt head outside. Put in Spring Key, spreading the ends so that it will not lose out. Attach Chain Brace Bar to the inside shoe by means of a bolt passing through each. Put in Spring Key, spreading the ends as above. Let the forward end of the Shoe remain loose, so as to rise and fall in the Drag Bar Socket. Insert the Knife, attach the Pitman to the Knife by inserting the end in the eye fbom the front, with the crook of the Pitman upwards. Put in Spring Keys as above. Now turn the balance Crank by taking hold of the Pitman Rod ivith the hand, and see if the Knife plays easili/ throiyh the Guards. Oil the upjier side of the Guards and lower side of Knife where they come in contact. Attach Hoisting Lever Chain to Lever Socket, leaving two or three inches slack chain when the Finger Bar is on the ground, and the lever lying forward. Put Swath Stick Irons in the outside shoe ; adjust the upper stick by bolt and slot, according to height of grass to be cut. Oil all the bearings well with good lard or sperm oil, and keep the oil cups corked up, so as to exclude dirt and dust. Now throw the Machine in gear. Keep the Crank Shaft and Pitman Box well oiled. Should the Pitman Box become loose from any cause, so as to rattle or clash on the Crank Pin, unscrew the Set or Jam Nut, then screw in the PiTMAjf Nut until the lost motion or space is taken up, then tighten the Set or Jam Nut, and the little Pitman Boxes will be all right. This Sei or Jaji Not must be kept tight against the Pitman Head. Care must also be had in setting up these Boxes together, that they are not too tight, as in that case the "Wrist Pin will heat, and the Machine run hard. In some kinds of grass, gum or juice will accTimulate ukdek the Knihe and UPON THE GuAiiDS whcro the Knife rests on, and great care should be taken to ob- serve this, as when that occurs, the Knife wUl move with great difficulty, if it does not even break it, or at any rate cause the Machine to run hard. By turning up the Finger Bar occasionally it can be readily seen, and by applying good oil betioeen the Knife and Guards, it will loosen and clear all the gum out. The Knives should be GBOUND on a grind stone, not riiED, every eight or ten acres, and kept perfectly sharp. You can not do good work Trith a dull knife. As soon as you stop the Ma- chine, ALWAYS THKOW IT OUT OF GEAR, as the Icast movement of the team will cause the Knife to vibrate, and accidents will likely occur if any one is arranging any part of the cutting apparatus. Always turn the Crank "Wheel so that the Pitman will be down, and throw the Machine oft of gear when folding the Finger Bar. FOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTACHING SELF-RAKER, SEE TTTTRD PAGE OF COVER. THE PKEMnJM MOWEK AND KEAPER, DODGE'S HAEVESTEE, A"WARDED THE FIRST PREMIUM, AS THE BEST COMBINED MOWER ! HAND-RAKING REAPER ! ! AND SELF-RAKING REAPER ! ! ! ON EXHIBITION AT THE OREAT FAIR OF THE ST. LOUIS AGRICTTLTURAL AND MECHANICAL ASSOCIATION, OCTOBER 6tii, 1866, AND AT THE INTERNA- TIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION HELD AT BUFFALO, NOV., 1869. The Great Eeaper Trial at lonisville, Kentucky. From tlie Louisville, Ky., Evening Express. The great trial of Reapers and Mowers near this city, commenced on the 29th nit., and continued four days. About thirty machines were entered. THE DPHIZE .A.-W.A.K.X3EX3. The great Reaping and Mowing trial, which engaged the attention of our agricultural community during the past week, has resulted in awarding the Premium as follows : To Dodge & Stevenson Manufacturing Company, of Auburn, N. Y., the "DODGE HARVESTER," entered by G. B. & 0. Smith, General Agents for Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, principal offices at Wooster and Marion, Ohio, a Gold Medal of Honor, valued at $150, for the best Combined Reaper and Mower and Self-Raker. The trial was the closest contest ever made on this continent, and the decision of tlie Committee was made after the most thorough tests and examination of the work as it progressed, and of the ground afterward. We believe it generally meets with favor. This Machine has been awarded Medals and First Premiums by the Pennsylvania and Iowa State Fairs, and by hundreds of County Fairs in all parts of the country. We have an immense number of Testimonials from farmers in all sections of the country, speaking in the highest terms of its qualities as a Mower, and also as a Self-Raking Reaper. ^^^n&^'nvN^"^--^" DODGE'S MOWER. Tliis macliine has met with the most complete success. In every section where it has been introduced, it has taken precedence over those machines which have heretofore ranked as first class. We have endeavored to furnish the Best Reaper and Mower in the Mar- keti With this end in view, we have secured, by lease and purchase, the control of all the desira"ble and standard patents now in use. This machine embraces a great number of entirely new, novel and valuable improvements. In compactness, lightness of draft, excellence and elegance of work- manship and finish, combined with great strength and adaptation to all kinds of work, it will surpass any machine heretofore offered to the farmer. DODGE & STETEKSOIV M'F'G COMPAIVY, Auburn, N. Y. Dodge's Patent Reaper and Mower. The success of the Dodge Self- Raker during the past season has been beyond all precedent. After years of persistent and faithful effort, the manufacturers have accomplished what no other manufacturers have been able to do — presented to the public A PEEFECT WORKING SeLF- Rake. It has given the most unqualified satisfaction to every farmer who has used it. The great want of the wheat-raising community has been a good, practical Self-Raker ; and, until the Dodge was brought out in its present perfect form, it has never been supplied. The Machines sold the past two seasons, have, in all respects, as Mower, Hand-Raker and Self-Raker, given such perfect satisfaction, that the demand for them will be very large. We do not expect to be able to supply it. It will therefore bo necessary for those who do get Machines, to give early orders. The agents that canvass and take or- ders this fall and winter, will probably be the only ones that will get Machines for next season's harvest During the past summer, the " Dodge" has been put in trial with all the first class Self-Raking Machines, and has proved itself supe- rior in every contest We wish agents and purchasers to bear in mind that the Dodge & , Stevenson Manufacturing Co. manufacture for the whole United States, besides a large foreign trade ; and, therefore, with a large and rapidly increasing demand for their Machines, it is vitally important to get in orders during the fall and winter, in order to secure machines. Ill Pii§l illf «1A11S AT WORK ly^ THE HAH J EST FIELD. * The superior merits of the improved Self-Raker, as used in the har- vests of 1868 and '69, have been fully established by the uniform sat- isfaction it has given : and by the enthusiastic reports of the purcha- sers. We are enabled to give a few of the testimonials received from !ai-mers, in another part of this circular. The great advantage of this Raker over others, is, that the driver has perfect control of the Rake, and is enabled to make the gavels of uniform size, whether the grain is thick or thin. The gavels are also thrown off by the Rake in perfect order for binding. THE FOLLOWING POINTS OF EXCELLENCE Show the advantages of Dodge's Reaper and Mower over all others. Two Driving T¥heel8. This macliine ias two driving wheels which sup- port the whole weight of the Feame, Gearing and Driver, giving it great power and facility of opera- tion. By the use of two driving wheels operating to- gether or INDEPENDENTLY, short 5 turns can be made to the eight or I LEFT, without dogging or stopping the knives. The machine operates perfectly at the natural gait of horses or oxen, and can be stopped and started again, in the heaviest grass, without clogging. Double Hinged Finger Bar. Mowing and Reaping Machines are used on rough or uneven ground, hence the necessity of having a machine, in order to do good work, so arranged that it will permit the Finger Bar to play loosely thereon, in- dependent of any other part of the machine. The finger bar of Dodge's Machine is attached to the frame by a Double-Hinge Joint, which allows it to follow the surface of the geound, without be- ing affected by the working of the frame. Over eidges and through hollows, the independent action of the CUTTER is perfect, enabling EITHEE END to raise or fall without affecting the other. In addition to this, it has an independent rolling, rocking or wabbling motion, which is a very important feature when the machine is used in mow- ing, as it enables the points of the guards to raise over bogs, ant-hills, loose stones, or projecting ledges or rocks. It also enables the opera- tor to change the height of cut at pleasure, when the machine is in motion. Raising the Finger Bar. Attached to the Finger Bar brace, is a chain connecting it with a lever, in easy reach of the operator, by means of which, with one hand, while on the seat, he can elevate both ends of the Finger Bar from the ground, so as to pass over stones, stumps, sticks, cut grass, or other obstructions, while in motion. Cutting Apparatus. The most important part of a Mowing Machine is its cutting appa- ratus. Of all the numerous experiments and inventions. Open, Wrought Iron Guard, faced with Cast Steel, as used in this Machine, is the only gumd that has proved successful in all places. In the use of this guard, the great point is to obtain a sufficient degree of strength to withstand the severe wear and violent concussions to which it is sub- jected, together with a hard, sharp edge for the knife to cut against Our guards are made of the very best charcoal refined iron, faced with Cast Steel, and highly tempered. They are then ground perfectly smooth, and finished on an emery wheel. These guards are riveted to the Finger Bar, three inches apart. The advantage claimed for the guards are : They DO not BEND OR BREAK. ThEY ARE ALL PRECISELY ALIKE. ThEY DO NOT CLOG. Folding of the Finger Bar. The Finger Bar can be folded up, as seen in the cut, without remov ing a screw or bolt, to enable the machine to pass through gates, or travel from field to field, or ON the road. Gearing. A large bevel wheel is keyed to the main shaft or axle, communica- ting motion through the bevel pinion to the internal gear and pinion, which pinion is attached to the crank shaft, at the forward end of the Machine, thereby allowing the Crank Shaft to run the vsthole LENGTH op THE MACHINE, which is a MOST IMPORTANT and VALUABLE feature in this Machine. Draft. The correct principle upon which this Machine is constructed, redu- ces the draft to the lowest point ever attained. It is not the lightest Machine in weight that runs the lightest for the team, but that which has the weight properly balanced on the ground or driving wheels, the gearing most firmly secured, so that there can be no cramping of the shafting, by the springing of any part of the frame, and has its cut- ting apparatus best adapted to its work. The draft of this Machine, in heavy grass or grain, is much lightei than ordinary plowing, and does not exceed an average of 200 pounds direct draft. A light pair of horses can work the Machine EASILY all day, in any kind of grass or gtain, when the Machine is properly adjusted and operated. Side Draft. This Machine has positively no side draft, as the manner in which the tongue is attached entirely obviates it, and the weight of the tongue is so exactly balanced by the adjustable seat for the driver, and posi- tion of the gearing and cutting apparatus, that there is no weight upon the horses' necks. Position of the Finger Bar. The Finger-Bar is placed opposite the rear of the Machine, the only position to make a good Reaper. The Drag Bar. "We would ask particular attention to this Important Feature in this Machine. Held firmly in position by its coupling to the forward end of the Machine, and connecting brace with rear stirrup box, it readily and easily adapts itself to the uneven surface of the ground, raising and falling independekt of the wheel or frame, and by its sled shape, passes over ant-hills and bogs, raises easily out of furrows and ditches, and enables the finger-bar to move over cut grass, and turn corners easily. As a Self Baker. The Self Rake applied to this Machine has proved a perfect success. To say that it pleases, is a faint expression of the sentiments every- where expressed. Enthusiastic encomiums pour in upon us from every quarter. Its great strength, its simplicity, its reliable work, place it out of reach of competition. It is a Revolving Rake, and does its own reeling, saving the expense and trouble of a Reel, and yet performing better in all kinds a grain, than a Reel and Hand Rake can. It makes a Perfect Separation with the Rake Head, in all kinds of grain) whether tangled or lodged, long or short, by reason of the rake revolving over forward, and striking into the uncut grain, or before the sickle, carrying it along and over the platform, and delivering it in compact bundles, at the rear of the Machine, entirely out of the WAY of the team AND MAOHLNE ON ITS NEXT ROUND, and without any littering whatever. f 11 iii'il ft AT WORK IJSr THE HAMVEST FIELD. The advantages set forth in this Machine as a Mower, also consti- tute it a Perfect Reaper. The Double Hinge Joint and Two Driving Wheels make it the only Reaper perfectly adapted to Hnevcn ground. The overhang- ing Keel, is supported upon a Eeel Post, fixed firmly in the Deag- Bar Socket, and can be readily adjusted, up or down, or backward or forward, and at all times follows the movements of the platform. The grain is easily delivered at the Rear of the Machine, entirely out of the way of the team on the next round, in good shaped bundles for binding. The Platform is readily adjusted to any required height. The Hand-Raker Attachment can be furnished with a Self-Raker at a cost of $10. Dodge's Self-Raker. Having sold upwards of 2000 Self-Eaking Harvesters, in the. season of 1868, and 3000 in 1869, and all, without a sol- itary exception, having given perfect satisfaction, we feel certain that every farmer who buys one of them will find it better than he expected. From the thousand testimonials received, we select a few at random from different sections of the coun- try. All are genuine, and freely given. Dodge & Stevenson M-'f'gr Co. Eead what the Bural New Yorker says : We find in the Rural New Ydrker, published at Eochester, N. Y., on the 1th of Sept., 1867, the following testimonial from the editor: Improved Automatic Bake for Dod^^e's Harvester. " During a recent visit to Auburn, we accepted an invitation from Col. Dodge, President of Dodge & Stevenson Manufacturing Co., to witness a trial of their automatic Rake for Dodge's Harvester — they have added some very important improvements to the style of rake hitherto used. These consist of four independent rakes, so constructed as to allow all of them to be in use for reeling on the grain, or by a slight movement of the hand or foot, causing either rake to rake off the cut grain in any sized gavels required. These additions overcome the defects heretofore existing in it, and make it perfect for its work, and will, in addition to its other good qualities, leave few if any improvements to be de- sired in this machine. " The trial took place on the farm of John W. Aiken, in the town of Scipio, Cayuga Co., and was witnessed by many farmers and other spectators. The grain cut was heavy oats, very ripe, lodged in spots, and the straw badly crinkled down and twisted together. There was also a heavy sprinkling of Canada thistles in the grain, ^nd some spots on which, evidently, water had stood after sowing in the spring, where the straw was short and thin. On the east side of the field the grain leaned very much towards the machine, and the wind blew freshly from the south-west. The ground was in good condition for the machine to travel on, the surface being slightly rolling. Three to four acres were cut while we were in the field — the work beiug done in a very satisfactory manner. The rake, which also reels, worked easily and without apparent clumsiness, and delivered the gavels in fine condition for binding, clear of the track, by a slight movement of the lever. No adjustments were made or needed in the field ; and no difiiculty or impediment was met with in the lodged, thin or leaning grain. Several farmers present drove round the field by turn, and all concui-red in the opinion expressed by an agent of a rival machine, who after driving round, remarked : ' It does the best work of any self-rake I ever saw.' " Missouri Speaks— A Whole County Heard From. "We, the undersigned, farmers of Audrain County, Missouri, have each purchased a Dodge Self-Raking Reaper and Mower for 1868. We have tested it thoroughly, and are prepared to give it the highest recommendation, both as a reaper and as a mower. We believe it to be of lighter draft than any other machine that we have seen. It is durable, and requires but few repairs. The self -rake works to our entire satisfaction, and better than any machine in use, working perfectly in all kinds of grain — in lodged grain, on rough or smooth ground. As a mower, we believe it has no equal. Among all those used in this county, we believe none have failed to give their owners like satisfaction. H. W. Gleason, Samuel Musick, Garland M. Sims, D. S. White, W. J. Booth, Alex. Wiggins, W. G. Ready, B. H. Wilder, J. V. Taries, A. Hageman, G. C. Rice, Phily Dalbey, A. G. Everts, F. W. Verdan, Henry Mettler, W. B. Uzzell, H. A. Purdy, D. L. Frazer, J. W. Wilkins, F. A. Munson. Robert H. Allen, John Hammond, S. W. Thompson, A. Fesmeyer, Robert Jenkins, John A. Thompson, J. W. Bryan, H. P. Leet, John P. Clark, We, the undersigned, having witnessed the operation of Dodge & Stevenson Manufac- turing Co. Harvester, with their Improved Self-Rake, on the farm of D. C. Cole, in the town of Covert, Seneca Co., N. Y., on the 4th of September, 1867, would recommend all who want a perfect Self-Raising Harvester, to take this machine. It certainly is the beat Self-Rake we ever saw. It worked perfectly on every side of the field, delivering the gavels straight and even, whenever the driver wished, by merely moving the lever. No adjustments were made or needed while in the field. S. V. Minor, S. B. Mundy, William Minor, Peter Manner, Abm. Fulkerson, Hugh Hanay, Jefferson Snffen, Tunis S. Fulkerson, W. V. Gould, A. Walker, Jno. Banta, R. C Barto, Ira Stillwell, E. S. Leggett, George D. Uhl, John Blauvelt, > Peter Tunison, Sam. Ogden, Tunis Swick, Hudson Rapplyo, Francis M. Vaunvetwick, Minor Smith. Samuel R. Briggs, Harvey Cole, Ira S. Tunison, Wm. R. Van Dyke, A. M. Williamer, Harrison Tunison, R. Tunison, Azaria L. Abel, Ellsworth Lamoreaux, Almerian Burr, We, the undersigned, witnessed the operation of Dodge's Harvester with the Improved Self-Rake, in afield of oats, on the farm of Daniel Wooden, in the town of Fayette, Seneca Co., N. Y., on the 6th of September, 1867. The Self-Rake we consider perfect; and farmers need look no further for such an implement. Simple in construction, very strong, no " traps or fixings" to get out of order, is ready for use when it leaves the factory, in any kind of grain. Needs no adjusting for wheat of any kind or condition, oats, rye or barley. Will run from very short to long, tall grain, or through leaning or lodged placea equally well. The driver, by moving a small lever at his side, discharges the gavel when- ever enough grain has been reeled on the table. Milton Jimerson', Daniel B. Wooden, F. H. MetzQr, Vincent M. Halsey, Daniel S. Post. We have seen the above machine, with Self-Rake, work in a field of short oats, imder very unfavorable circumstances, and it did work admirably. 0. E. Opdyke, H. T. E. Foster. We, the undersigned, were present on the 2d September, 1S61, at the farm of D. T- Greenleaf, in the town of Fayette, Seneca Co., N. Y., and witnessed the operation of the Improved Self-Rake, or Dodge's Harvester. The grain was oats, and difficult work. The machine cut clean and worked easy. The Self-Rake worked to our entire satisfac- tion, reeling on the grain, and delivering the gavels in perfect-order, at the will of the driver, by slightly moving a lever. We consider it a perfect Self-Eake, and all that can be desired. A Bachman, James Turin, Reuben Bachman, W. H. Wolf, Geo. W. Bockover, John Anderson, D. T. Greenleaf, Dennis Huff, Jacob Stahl John Zimmer, L. D. Carr, C. B. Matthews, Wm. L. Goseline, D. B. Randall, John Dysinger, Jacob Dysinger, Jefferson Hand, John M. Odell Milton Matthew, R. S. Wright, Joseph Emmons, ^- House, H. C. Wright, James Dysinger. Messrs. Dodge & Stevenson Manfg Co. — Oentlemen : I used one of the Dodge Improved Self-Rakers in cutting my crop this past harvest. Wheat was badly lodged and tangled ; the machine worked to my entire satisfaction, both in cutting and delivering the grain. Green Castle, Pa. Benjamin Snively. Messrs. Dodged: Stevenson Mf'g Co. — Dear Sirs: The Dodge Combined Self-Raker has given most excellent satisfaction. I cut my whole crop with it this year, and greatly prefer it to any other. Levi Fox. Leitersburg, Md., 186S. Messrs. Dodge & Stevenson M'fg Co. — Sirs : Permit me to say that Dodge's Improved Self-Raker has exceeded my expectations. I have used it this season on rough and smooth ground, and it cuts beautifully in all kinds of grass or grain. It beats the world. Shady Grove, Pa. David Byees. Messrs. Dodge <& Stevenson M'fg Co. — Gentlemen : I consider the Dodge Improved Self- Raker the best I ever' saw. I have seen many others work, but I consider them inferior compared with this machine. In lodged grain it does admirably. Shady Grove, Pa. Yours, respectfully, David Gsell. Messrs. Dodge <& Stevenson M'fg Co. — Dear Sirs : This past season I bought one of Dodge's Improved Self-Rakes, and I am perfectly satisfied with it; in fact, it beats every other machine I ever saw, and is certainly superior in lodged grain. Green Castle, Pa. Yours,