Bush Hog GHM 1800, GHM 700, GHM 1900, GHM 900, GHM 800 Cutter BAR Installation, Cutter BAR Removal

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STANDARD CROP DIVIDER (Figure 4-6) Reattach

4-8 CUTTER BAR INSTALLATION

 

the cap and cutter to the crop divider by reinstalling

A. Install gearbox into frame, securing with front

 

the four(4) capscrews through the top of crop divider

 

and tightening securely.

mounting lug and two bolts. (Figure 4-10)

 

OPTIONAL CROP DIVIDER (Figure 4-7) Tilt cap

B. Install sheave (Figure 4-11) onto gearbox input

 

shaft and key aligning with driver sheave. Alternately

 

sideways and insert cap assembly into the top of the

tighten the three retaining bolts.

 

crop divider. Insert pointed end of threaded rod into

C. Install matched set of belts (Figure 4-11) Tighten

 

the center hole on the end of the round output shaft.

adjusting nut until belts deflect 1/2” with 10 pounds of

 

Tighten cap by turning threaded rod clockwise so cap

force applied. Rotate belt pulleys 6 complete revolu-

 

moves up on threaded rod until it fits tight into taper

tions to seat the belts into the pulleys. Tighten

 

of crop divider. Tighten jam nut. Snap on hub cap.

adjusting nut a second time until the belts deflect 1/2 “

4-7 CUTTER BAR REMOVAL

with 10 pounds of force applied. Tighten jam nut on

adjusting nut and tighten assembly pivot bolt.

A. Lower cutter bar to rest on the ground.

D. Install belt shield rear cover. Figure 4-9)

E. Attach shield and curtain/beam assembly to

B. Remove pin (Figure 4-9) and disconnect cylin-

gearbox/cutter bar assembly. (Figure 4-9)

der from cylinder lug. For models with cutter bar

F. Pin cylinder to cylinder lug. For models with cut-

helper spring only, disconnect helper spring assem-

ter bar helper spring assembly, attach spring assembly

bly from curtain/beam assembly.

to curtain/beam assembly. (Figure 4-9)

C. Detach shield and curtain/beam assembly

 

 

from the gearbox/cutter bar assembly. (Figure 4-9)

 

Figure 4-10

D. Remove belt shield rear cover. (Figure 4-9)

 

 

E. Loosen tension then remove the belts.

 

F. Remove three bolts securing sheave to gear-

 

box input shaft. Install bolts in adjacent holes and

 

progressively tighten to remove sheave from tapered

 

hub. (Figure 4-11

 

G. Remove the two bolts securing the front

 

mounting lug (Figure 4-10). Remove front mounting

 

lug. Detach gearbox/cutter bar assembly from the

 

main beam/hitch frame assembly.

 

Two Bolts Securing

Front Mounting Lug

Figure 4-9

Helper Spring

Curtain/Beam

Assembly Shield

Belt Shield

Cylinder Pin

 

 

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GHM 1800, GHM 800, GHM 1900, GHM 700, GHM 900 specifications

Bush Hog is a renowned name in the agricultural industry, recognized for its commitment to quality and performance in land management equipment. The Bush Hog GHM series includes several models, including the GHM 900, GHM 700, GHM 1900, GHM 800, and GHM 1800, widely respected for their robust design and innovative technologies.

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The GHM 700, with a cutting width of 72 inches, is a reliable choice for smaller farms. This model is equipped with a maintenance-free gearbox that minimizes downtime and enhances productivity. Its compact design makes it easy to maneuver in tight spaces while still delivering a powerful performance for medium-weight jobs.

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