Bush Hog EFM 480/600 manual Section Introduction and Description

SECTION I
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
1-1 INTRODUCTION	with the floating lift linkage and optional front mount-
We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-	ting it. The four caster wheel arrangement, along
	ed roller, all work together to give an even cut and
tomer. Your EFM Series Rotary Cutter has been	minimize scalping.
carefully designed to give maximum service with
minimum down time.This manual is provided to give	Power from the tractor is transmitted through a trian-
you the necessary operating and maintenance	gular, telescoping driveline to the 90 degree gear-
instructions for keeping your rotary cutter in top	box. It is then passed to the spindle housings and
operating condition. Please read this manual thor-	blades by a single, B-section, Kevlar reinforced belt.
oughly. Understand what each control is for and how	Drivetrain protection is provided by belt slippage.
to use it. Observe all safety precautions decaled on
the machine and noted throughout the manual for	Table 1-1 EFM Specifications
safe operation of implement. If any assistance or
additional information is needed, contact your autho-
rized Bush Hog dealer.		EFM 480			EFM 600
NOTE	Cutting Width (in.)	48			60
All references made to right, left, top,
	Cutting Height (in.)		1	to 6
bottom, front or rear are as viewed
facing the direction of travel with	Horsepower Range		14 - 30
implement properly attached to trac-
tor.	Blade Tip Speed (fpm)	14,800			16,800
1-2 DESCRIPTION	Weight (lbs.)	420			450
The EFM cutters (Figure 1-1) are intended for cutting
lawns or any maintained area where a clean, uni-
form finish is desired. Parallel uplift blades form a
suction during operation to lift the grass before cut-

Figure 1-1 EFM 480

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