Introduction & Description; Introduction; Description - Bush Hog GHM 1800 SERIES Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

1-1 INTRODUCTION

We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-
tomer. Your GHM hay mower has been carefully
designed to give maximum service with minimum
down time. This manual is provided to give you the
necessary operating and maintenance instructions for
keeping your mower in top operating condition.
Please read this manual thoroughly. Understand what
each control is for and how to use it. Observe all safe-
ty precautions decaled on the machine and noted
throughout the manual for safe operation of imple-
ment. If any assistance or additional information is
needed, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer.
All references made to right, left, front,
rear, top or bottom is as viewed facing the
direction of forward travel with implement
properly attached to tractor.
Figure 1-1 GHM Major Components (Safety Curtain Removed To Show Details Only)
HM 900 Shown
Curtain Support Assembly
Swathboard
Crop Divider Cutter Bar
SECTION 1
NOTE
Transport Lock

1-2 DESCRIPTION

The GHM (Figure 1-1) is intended for cutting hay
and grass in a clean maintained area. A breakaway
mechanism built into the three point hitch allows cut-
ter bar to pivot back if a stationary object is hit. The
cutter bar consists of individual spindle assemblies
driven from the main gearbox by a gear train. An
optional overrunning clutch is available to allow
"coast down" of blades when PTO is disengaged.
Helper Spring Assembly
Gearbox
Hitch Breakaway
7
Three Point Hitch
Parking Stand