Head Bushing for Case International and Ford Sickle Mower – Replaces 458971R1
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Head Bushing for Case International and Ford Sickle Mower is a specialized bronze component crucial for the smooth operation of your sickle bar mower’s knife head assembly. This bushing acts as the essential, wear-prone buffer, designed to dampen vibration and reduce friction where the cutting bar connects to the drive mechanism. Replacing the bushing is a key preventative maintenance step that keeps your sickle running true, minimizing slop, and delivering a clean cut across the field. If you’re noticing excessive movement or a rattling noise at the knife head, this is the exact part to restore the performance of your Case IH or Ford New Holland mower.
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When installing this new head bushing, inspect the knife head pin itself for signs of scoring or excessive wear; if the pin is worn, replacing both components at the same time is always recommended to maximize the life of the new bushing. Before reassembling, use a small amount of heavy grease on the inside of the bushing to provide initial lubrication and further reduce friction during the first hours of operation. Proper alignment of the sickle bar is always key to a good cut, so confirm the lead of the cutter bar is still correct after any repair.
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