Bush Hog FTH 600, ATH 720 manual Section Introduction and Description

SECTION I
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
1-1 INTRODUCTION	to lift the grass before cutting it. The four caster
We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-	Parallel uplift blades form a suction during operation
	wheel arrangement, along with the floating lift link-
tomer. Your ATH/FTH Series Rotary Cutter has	age and optional front mounted roller, all work
been carefully designed to give maximum service	together to give an even cut and minimize scalping.
with minimum down time.This manual is provided to
give you the necessary operating and maintenance	Power from the tractor is transmitted through a trian-
instructions for keeping your rotary cutter in top	gular, telescoping driveline to the 90 degree gear-
operating condition. Please read this manual thor-	box. It is then passed to the spindle housings and
oughly. Understand what each control is for and how	blades by a single, B-section, Kevlar reinforced belt.
to use it. Observe all safety precautions decaled on	Drivetrain protection is provided by belt slippage.
the machine and noted throughout the manual for
safe operation of implement. If any assistance or
additional information is needed, contact your autho-	Table 1-1 Specifications
rized Bush Hog dealer.
		FTH 480			ATH 600		ATH 720
NOTE					FTH 600		FTH 720
	Cutting Width (in.)	48	60				72
All references made to right, left, top,
bottom, front or rear are as viewed
	Cutting Height (in.)				1 to 6
facing the direction of travel with
implement properly attached to trac-	Horsepower Range	11-30		15-35			20-40
tor.	Blade Tip Speed (fpm)			15,613
1-2 DESCRIPTION	Weight (lbs.)	494			570	610
The ATH/FTH cutters (Figure 1-1) are intended for					560	588
cutting lawns, golf courses, or any maintained area
where a clean, uniform finish is desired.

Figure 1-1 ATH 720

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