Bush Hog MP5 - Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safe-ty precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in serio...

IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS. *(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and regulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as ...

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 youthe necessary operating and maintenance instruc-tions for keeping your rotary cutter in to...

2-1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR A. Attach to tractor Cat. I three point hitch as described in tractor operator’s manual. B. Raise and lower cutter to determine position with shortest distance between the tractor PTOshaft and gearbox input shaft. Shut down tractorl e a v i n g c u t t e r i n p o s i t i o ...

SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people familiar with this operator’smanual and tractor operator’s manual should oper-ate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat,s a f e t y g l a s s e s a n d s a f e t y s h o e s . T h e o p e r a t o rshould read, understa...

TIPS ON MOWING WITH A MULCHER The Bush Hog MP 5/6 is a finishing mower with counter rotating blade sets designed to do asuperior job of mulching grass clippings. To get the maximum effectiveness from your MPthe tips listed below should be followed: ● Mow often - In general, mulching operations requi...

SECTION IV MAINTENANCE 4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below.Lower implement to ground, turn off tractor, and setparking brake before doing maintenance inspectionsor work. Some checks may require raising machineoff ground and supporting with blocks. All boltss h ...

4-5 BLADE REPLACEMENT Always replace all (4) blades on an assembly toretain balance. In addition to replacing blades whenthey become worn and dull, they should also bereplaced if the uplift angle on the trailing side of theblade becomes worn off. As the angle wears down,the mulching action deteriora...

4-6 BLADE SPINDLE SERVICE (Figure 4-5) If shaft bearings or other parts require replacement,proceed as follows: NOTE It is recommended that a Bush Hog dealer or otherqualified person service the blade spindle. If bladespindles must be disassembled, special Bush Hogspanner wrenches are supplied for t...

T H E F O L L O W I N G S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N SS H O U L D B E T H O R O U G H L Y U N D E R S T O O DBEFORE ATTEMPTING MACHINE ASSEMBLY. 1. Wear personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, feet,hands, lungs and head when assembling the equip-ment....

SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damagecan occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, Bush Hog will, upon request, providesafety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge. Contact...

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* BOLT DIAMETER WRENCH (IN.) “B” AND SAE SAE SAE SIZE (IN.) “A” THREAD SIZE GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8 7/16 1/4 - 2O UNC 6 (7) 8 (11) 12 (16) 7/16 1/4 - 28 UNF 6 (8) 1...