Bush Hog HM2008 manual

BU S H H O G ® 1 100 Part No. 50030712 GEARDRIVE HA Y M O WERS Models HM2007, HM2008, & HM2009 ASSEMBL Y ● OPERA TION ● MAINTENANCE $4.00 Operator ’s Manual[...]

CONGRA TULA TIONS! Y ou have invested in the best implement of its type on the market today . The care you give your Bush Hog implement will greatly determine your satisfaction with its performance and its service life. We urge a careful study of this manual to provide you with a thorough understanding of your new implement before operating, as wel[...]

HA Y MOWER T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE W arranty ...........................................................2 Dealer Preparation Check List .........................3 Safety Alert Symbols ........................................4 Safety Precautions ...........................................5 Federal Laws and Regulations ......................[...]

BUSH HOG ® LIMITED W ARRANTY ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog equipment, purchased from an authorized Bush Hog dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for non-[...]

DEALER PREP ARA TION CHECK LIST HA Y MOWER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator ’s Manual as a guide. ❒ 1. Assembly completed. ❒ 2. Gearbox filled with oil. ❒ 3. All fittings lubricated. ❒ 4. All shields in place and in good condition. ❒ 5. All fasteners torqued to specifications g[...]

Safety Alert Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safe- ty pre[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safe- ty precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in serious bodily injury. In addition to the design and [...]

IMPORT ANT FEDERAL LA WS AND REGULA TIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERA TIONS. *(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and regulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as such). U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-St[...]

Models HM2007 - HM2008 - HM2009 Model HM2007 - 3680 mm (145”) Model HM2008 - 4060 mm (160”) Model HM2009 - 4440 mm (175”) Model HM2007 - 1900 mm (75”) Model HM2008 - 2280 mm (90”) Model HM2009 - 2660 mm (105”) 1050 mm (42”) 600 mm (24”) Transport 1170 mm (46”) 1040 mm (41”) 160 mm (6-1/4”) 1095 mm (43”) 860 mm (34”) 555 mm[...]

T echnical Data (Conversion table - see page 46 ). Model HM2007 Model HM2008 Model HM2009 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kg (lb.) 415 (915) 440 (970) 465 (1025) P.T.O. (Input speed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rpm 540 540 540 Power requirement, min. . . . . . . . . . . . kW (HP) 30 (40) 33 (45) 37 (50) P.T.O. s[...]

9 Machine Identification The machine serial number and manufacturer information can be found on the metal plate, as shown.[...]

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11 Safety Any operator, repairer and owner must be familiar with the warning instructions for the machine in this manual, before operations commence. Always work carefully with agricultural machinery. Read through and observe the safety instructions in this manual. Safety is your responsibility. Pay particular attention to this symbol. It means tha[...]

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Safety guards. Make sure that ALL GUARDS are in good order and fitted correctly. Do no attempt to start the machine before ensuring this. Pay particular attention to the plastic guards of the PTO shaft. If damaged they must be replaced. The chain locks of the guards MUST always be fitted on a suitable place on the tractor and the machine to prevent[...]

14 Model Kg ( lb.) HM2007 415 (915) HM2008 440 (970) HM2009 465 (1025) C A B D[...]

Safety instructions during crane lift Only use approved crane material. The machine must be in working position. Weight is stated on the drawing. Make sure that crane straps are securely fastened before lifting. Use a guide rope (not shown) to keep the machine in position. Be careful - make sure that nobody stand under or near the machine when it i[...]

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New Machine - be careful Read the directions for use. Great care must be taken, when starting up a new machine. Incorrect mounting, wrong operations, etc., can result in expensive repairs and loss of profits. Bush Hog’s factory warranty is voided if the instructions of this manual are not adhered to. NOTICE Be especially attentive to the followin[...]

18 HM2009 HM2007, HM2008 HM2009 HM2008 HM2007 290 mm (11-1/2”) 215 mm (8-1/2”)[...]

Preparation For Use The photo shows a fully assembled machine. For shipping,the machine has been partly disman- tled - reassembling is carried out according to the assembly instructions later in this manual. Do the following before coupling the machine to the tractor: (A) Check that the stabilizer is equipped with the correct spring. The color of t[...]

20 A B E F C D G Remove Clip Pin and Rotate Pawl Clip Pin Pawl 1 2 3[...]

Mounting - coupling The coupling between machine and tractor must be carried out as explained in the instructions. If the machine becomes disconnected from the tractor it could cause severe damage or death. Fitting of the suspension Check that the lift arms of the tractor are adjusted to the same height from the ground. Turn the drawbar (A) to the [...]

22 min. 150 mm (6”) 1 A 3 4 C D 40 mm (1-1/2”) Shortest Cutting Height a b c d[...]

Lower the machine to the ground. Adjust the top link (A) to the minimum cutting height as shown at (B). PTO shaft Only use a tractor PTO shaft set for 540 rpm operation. It is dangerous to cou- ple a tractor with 1000 rpm PTO output to a machine intended for 540 rpm PTO input speed. When fitting the first time, before checking the shaft length, the[...]

450 - 480 mm (Model HM2009 - max. 450 mm/18”) (18” - 19”) Model HM2007 - 13mm (1/2”) Model HM2008 - 1 1mm (7/16”) Model HM2009 - 8 mm (5/16”) min. 950 mm (38”) 24 *[...]

Height of the suspension The working height of the suspension 450 - 480 mm (18 - 19”) is maintained with the chain (A). The chain is locked as shown at (B). NOTE: If the machine is equipped with high cut skids the working height of the linkage must be 500 - 530 mm (20 - 21”). If these settings are not adhered to, it could result in excessive we[...]

26 C A 1 Transport Position 2 E B 4 D E 7 G Lock Pawl Engaged 6 Un-Hitched Support Legs F Chain 5[...]

T ransport - Unhitching T ransport As shown the machine can be raised to the vertical position. Raise the machine clear of the ground with the lift arms (A) of the tractor, then raise the machine to the vertical position with the hydraulic cylinder of the machine. Be careful, check that the curtain frame of the machine can clear the rear wheel of t[...]

28 1 A 2 B 3 C 60 ft./lbs. 70 ft./lbs. H G F D E 80 ± 5 95 ± 5[...]

Maintenance During all service operations concerning knives and cutting discs the tractor engine must be stopped and the hand brake activated. If the machine is in the raised posi- tion it must be firmly supported. Also refer to page 5, item 10. Re-tighten the bolts of the cutting discs and knives on your new machine before starting and again after[...]

30 1 D 2 E Hole In Front Belt Guard[...]

V -belts The spring is to be tightened so that the end of the spring is in alignment with the edge of the bracket, as shown. Models HM2007 - HM2008 - HM2009 (D) = 0 mm New V-belts should be re-tightened after a few hours operation. Inspection of V-belts is carried out through hole (E). The front part of the belt guard can easily be removed. Lubrica[...]

min. 6 mm (1/4”) max. 9 mm (11/32”) 32 1 A 2 B 3 Oil Filler Plug 4 C 5 D[...]

Oil - cutterbar The following operations must be carried out in a safe and secure way. During all work near the cutting discs of the machine the tractor engine must be stopped and the PTO shaft disconnected. Check the oil level daily in the following way: ● Place the machine on level ground - check the position of the cutterbar with a level as sh[...]

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Optional equipment Right-hand & Left-hand swath rollers The machine can be equipped with swath rollers as shown. Right-hand & Left-hand swath boards The machine can be equipped with swath boards as shown. ① ② 35[...]

36 225 mm (8-7/8”) 1 Hillside Kit As Seen From Below 3 Inside High Skid B 4 Outside High Skid C 2-3 mm (5/16 - 1/8”) 2 A[...]

Optional hillside kit The spring lock keeps the machine in position in proportion to the tractor. If the machine meets a firm obstacle, the lock is released and the machine swings to the rear. Refer to the Hillside Kit Instructions for more information. The spring lock must be adjusted. Screw (A) is eccentric. Tighten the bolt to minimum 225 mm (8-[...]

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Special flat knives Special flat knives are recommended for rocky conditions. Special flat knives may be used on all models. However, for Models HM 2007 and HM2009, the number one cutting disc, next to the gearbox, must also be changed. The special flat knives and number one disc are available from your dealer. Throwing wings Throwing wings are rec[...]

40 1 A 2 B 1.4 - 2.8 mm (.055 - .1 10”) 500 mm (19-5/8”) 0 - .05mm (0 - .002”) E F G H[...]

Directions for repair Repair must only be carried out by competent persons with experience of using work- shop equipment and trained in the repair of agricultural machinery in a safe and responsible manner. Stabilizer Be careful. Remove stabilizer from machine for disassembly. Never disassemble the stabilizer (A) without use of special tools (B). T[...]

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Cutterbar NOTICE Be particularly attentive when checking or repairing the cutterbar - it rotates at 3000 rpm. Take care that worn bearings and gear wheels must be replaced in time. Otherwise a single damaged bearing might cause damage to the whole cutterbar. Use LOCTITE when stated - hardening time approx. 15 minutes. Intermediate gear (illustratio[...]

Problem Possible Cause Correction Cutterbar swinging to the Stabilizer lock engaged. Disengage stabilizer lock. rear or cannot follow the ground. Stabilizer not correctly adjusted. Adjust right hand lifting arm tractor correctly. Stabilizer fitted in wrong hole on Check correct fitting. the tilting bracket or wrong tilting bracket in use. Wrong sta[...]

Winter storage When the season is finished, preparation for winter storage should take place immediately. Start by thoroughly cleaning the machine - then grease the machine thoroughly so that any remaining water is pressed out of the bearings. Change the oil in cutterbar and gearbox and let the machine rotate for a few minutes. Go over the machine [...]

46 Conversion Chart BASIC UNIT: SI- METRIC UNIT: CONVERSION NUMBER: LENGTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 m = 39,4 in = 3,3 ft = 1,1 yd = 0,00062 miles (US) AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 m 2 = 1,2 yd 2 = 10,8 ft 2 = 0,00025 acre = 0,0001 ha VOLUME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 dm 3 (1 l) = 61 in = 0,035 ft = [...]

Models HM2007, HM2008 & HM2009 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE For transport from the factory to the user the machine has been disman- tled into main components. The following assembly instructions will tell you how to reassemble the machine. Please follow the assembly order shown and use the types and sizes of bolts shown for assembly of the par[...]

Mainframe assembly unfolded from cutter bar. Three point lift hitch and parking stand have been assem- bled to mainframe. Cutter bar remains in bottom section of steel shipping frame. Figure 2 Mainframe Support Leg Three Point Lift Hitch Cutter Bar ASSEMBL Y 1. Unbolt steel shipping frame. (Figure 1) These frame members will be discarded. Remove pl[...]

Front Support Leg Apply Grease At Contact Points Figure 4 7. Fasten curtain frame upright bracket to gear- box using (3) 12 x 30mm bolts, and (1) 12 x 40mm bolt. The 12 x 40mm bolt is located in the bottom rear hole. Leave this bolt loose as it will be used to fasten other components together. (Figure 5) 12 -30 mm (3) (Also Bottom Front - Not Seen)[...]

10. Remove pin from top of three point lift frame to allow instrallation of stabilizer cylinder assembly. (Figure 8) Model HM2009 Models HM2007 & HM2008 Before mounting stabilizer, pull out the piston/rod of the hydraulic cylinder. Attach Hydraulic Hose With Clamp Figure 8 Cylinder Mounting Hole Locations 11. Remove pin from lower connection li[...]

51 Green - NOTE: Only used with flat blade kit HM2009 HM2007 Note the correct mounting of the cutting disc which is to be 3 mm offset. Always use LOCKTITE 242 on the bolts of the cutting discs. Models HM2007, HM2008, HM2009 (Outside Crop Divider) Models HM2008, HM2009 (Inside Crop Divider) (59 ft./lbs.) Cutting Disc Offset 14. Remove bolts from hub[...]

52 CUTTING DISCS ARRANGEMENT Model HM2009 Model HM2007 Model HM2008 Working Direction Working Direction Working Direction Gearbox Gearbox Gearbox Blade Rotation A B C D C A A A B B B B B B A B A B D D C C[...]

15. Assemble curtain frame as shown in (Figure 11). Do not attach curtain frame to upright bracket at this time. 10 - 35 mm 10 - 30 mm Figure 11 Curtain Frame Upright Bracket 16. Place curtain over frame. Connect curtain frame to upright mount with rubber and metal discs “sandwiched” between the frame and mount. (Figure 12) Tighten “snug”, [...]

18. Attach front edge rail to frame. (Figure 14) 19. Install top support over curtain and frame. (Figure 16) Note that pawl must be inserted into place 10 - 30 mm 30 -10.5 - 3 mm 10 - 40 mm 10 -30 mm 30 -10.5 - 3 mm before inner end of support is bolted to the upright bracket. (Refer to Figures 5 & 11) Fasten curtain to frame with bolts and fla[...]

20. Attach limit chain and circular shield as shown in (Figure 17). 21. Attach Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) bracket to three point lift hitch as shown. (Figure 18) 22. While leaving slack in hydraulic hose, clamp it to the three point lift hitch. (Figure 8) 23. Slide overunning clutch end of driveline onto input shaft of hay mower. Insure that clutch [...]

56 Right Hand Swath Wheel Left Hand Swath Wheel OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Right Hand Swathboard 12 - 35mm (Shipped from factory with bolts in mounting bracket) (Shipped preassembled)[...]

SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damage can occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, Bush Hog will, upon request, provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge. Contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer for more inform[...]

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