Bush Hog EFM 480/600 manual Section Introduction and Description

Models: EFM 480/600

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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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Bush Hog EFM 480/600 manual Section Introduction and Description