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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