Introduction And Description; Introduction; Description - Bush Hog RDTH Series Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

1-1 INTRODUCTION

We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-
tomer. Your RDTH Series Rotary Cutter has been
carefully designed to give maximum service with
minimum down time.This manual is provided to give
you the necessary operating and maintenance
instructions for keeping your rotary cutter in top
operating condition. Please read this manual thor-
oughly. 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
additional information is needed, contact your autho-
rized Bush Hog dealer.
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.

1-2 DESCRIPTION

The RDTH cutters (Figure 1-1) are grooming mow-
ers intended for cutting lawns, golf courses, athletic
fields, or any maintained area where a clean, uni-
form finish is desired. Uplift blades form a suction
Figure 1-1 RDTH 60
SECTION I
during operation to lift the grass before cutting it. The
caster wheel arrangement along with the floating lift
linkage and optional front roller, 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 by a
single, B-section, Kevlar reinforced belt. Drivetrain
protection is provided by belt slippage.
Table 1-1 RDTH Specifications
Cutting Width (in.)
Cutting Height (in.)
Horsepower Range
Blade Tip Speed (fpm)
Weight (lbs.)
7
RDTH-60 RDTH-72
60 72
1-1/2" - 6-1/2"
15-35 20-40
15,613 fpm
536 588