Bush Hog MP5, MP6 manual Section Introduction and Description

SECTION I

INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

1-1 INTRODUCTION

We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- tomer. Your MP Series Rotary Cutter has been care- fully designed to give maximum service with mini- mum down time.This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instruc- tions for keeping your rotary cutter in top operating condition. Please read this manual thoroughly. Understand what each control is for and how to use it. Observe all safety precautions decaled on the machine and noted throughout the manual for safe operation of implement. If any assistance or addi- tional information is needed, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer.

NOTE

All references made to right, left, top, bottom, front or rear are as viewed facing the direction of travel with implement properly attached to trac- tor.

1-2 DESCRIPTION

The MP cutters (Figure 1-1) are grooming mowers intended for cutting lawns, golf courses, athletic fields, or any maintained area where a clean, uni- form finish is desired. Three sets of counter-rotating

blades continue to cut the grass clippings several times before allowing the tiny pieces to fall to the ground. This eliminates a build up of grass residue on top of the lawn. The four caster wheel arrange- ment, along with the floating lift linkage and the stan- dard front and center rollers, all work together to give an even cut and minimize scalping.

Power from the tractor is transmitted through a trian- gular, telescoping driveline to the 90 degree gear- box. It is then passed to the spindle housings and blades by two, B-section, Kevlar reinforced belts. Drivetrain protection is provided by belt slippage.

Table 1-1 MTH Specifications

	MP 5		MP 6
Cutting Width (in.)	60		72
Cutting Height (in.)	3/4	to 5-3/4
Horsepower Range	20-35		25-40
Blade Tip Speed (fpm)	Top 17,600
	Bottom 18,500
Weight (lbs.)	680		702

Figure 1-1 MP 5

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