Bush Hog MP5 - Manual (Page 8)

1-1 INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-
tomer. Your MP Series Rotary Cutter has been care-
fully designed to give maximum service with mini-
mum down time.This manual is provided to give you
the necessary operating and maintenance instruc-
tions for keeping your rotary cutter in top operating
condition. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Understand what each control is for and how to use
it. Observe all safety precautions decaled on the
machine and noted throughout the manual for safe
operation of implement. If any assistance or addi-
tional information is needed, contact your authorized
Bush Hog dealer.
1-2 DESCRIPTION
The MP cutters (Figure 1-1) are grooming mowers
intended for cutting lawns, golf courses, athletic
fields, or any maintained area where a clean, uni-
form finish is desired. Three sets of counter-rotating
blades continue to cut the grass clippings several
times before allowing the tiny pieces to fall to the
ground. This eliminates a build up of grass residue
on top of the lawn. The four caster wheel arrange-
ment, along with the floating lift linkage and the stan-
dard front and center rollers, all work together to give
an even cut and minimize scalping.
Power from the tractor is transmitted through a trian-
gular, telescoping driveline to the 90 degree gear-
box. It is then passed to the spindle housings and
blades by two, B-section, Kevlar reinforced belts.
Drivetrain protection is provided by belt slippage.
Table 1-1 MTH Specifications
MP 5 MP 6
Cutting Width (in.) 60 72
Cutting Height (in.) 3/4 to 5-3/4
Horsepower Range 20-35 25-40
Blade Tip Speed (fpm) Top 17,600
Bottom 18,500
Weight (lbs.) 680 702
SECTION I
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
NOTE
All references made to right, left, top,
bottom, front or rear are as viewed
facing the direction of travel with
implement properly attached to trac-
tor.
Figure 1-1 MP 5
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