Bush Hog MP5, MP6 manual Tips on Mowing with a Mulcher

TIPS ON MOWING WITH A MULCHER

The Bush Hog MP 5/6 is a finishing mower with counter rotating blade sets designed to do a superior job of mulching grass clippings. To get the maximum effectiveness from your MP the tips listed below should be followed:

●Mow often - In general, mulching operations require more frequent mowing than would conventional mowing procedures.

●Watch your speed - Normal conditions will allow a speed of up to approximately 5 mph,but thick, heavy, damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.

●Mow at 540 RPM to keep tip speed at its maximum.

●Mow with a clean mower - Avoid grassy build-up under the deck.

●Mow with sharp blades - A sharp blade cuts cleaner.

●Wet grass will decrease distribution effectiveness and increase horsepower require- ments. Leaves, on the other hand, may be more effectively mulched when they are slightly damp.

●Mow at higher cutting heights - Remove and mulch no more than 2” - 2-1/2” of grass length with each mowing. (Experts recommend not cutting off more than 1/3 of the grass blade length at any given time.)

●Mow twice, at different height settings, (high, then low), if grass is extra tall.

●Keep your lawn clean, healthy and fertilized.

Figure 3-2 Sharp blades and a clean mower enhance mowing performance.

NOTE:

The MP 5/6 mulching mowers are equipped with adjustable, removable baffles on the rear sides of the outer blades. These baffles are factory installed in the intermediate position for the most common grass conditions. If extra fine mulching in light cutting con- ditions is desired, the baffles may be installed in the lower position. When heavy cutting conditions exist, the baffles may be completely removed to prevent a grass build-up from occurring.

Removable Baffles

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