Bush Hog GHM 1900 User Manual
Page 18
4-9 TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4-1 below. If the problem cannot be solved or replacement parts
are necessary, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer. Please have ready your machine name, model num-
ber, serial number, purchase date and exact cause or description of problem.
Table 4-1 Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Uneven or streaked stubble
Cylinder control valve not in “float”
Place valve in “float” position
position.
Blades dull, rounded or broken
Reverse or replace
Low PTO speed (heavy crops)
Operate at 540 or 1000 rpm
High PTO speed (light crops)
Operate at 540 or 1000 rpm
Material collecating on cutter bar
Reduce cuter bar lift
Excessive ground speed
Use lower gear
Belt slippage
Tighten or replace belt
Material dragging on swathboard
Remove swathboard
Stubble too long
Cutter bar tilted back too far
Tilt cutter bar forward
Vibration
Blade damaged or missing
Replace blade
Disc damaged
Replace disc
Tapping or clicking noise
Bent blade or rock guard
Repair or replace
Blade disc out of time
Correct timing
Figure 4-11
Pivot Bolt
Belt Tension
Adjusting Bolt
(1) Belts
(3) Retaining Plate
Key
Bushing
Securing Bolts
(2) Sheave
17