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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.
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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