7 troubleshooting, A6” 16 – Bush Hog MP5 User Manual
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TORQUE WRENCH CHART
When using a torque wrench in conjunction with a Bush Hog shaft or sheave wrench,
the following chart must be used to achieve the correct torque of 200 ft./lbs.
Torque Wrench
12”
14”
16”
18”
20”
22”
Length (A)
Torque Indicator
133
140
145
150
154
157
Must Show
ft./lbs.
ft./lbs.
ft./lbs.
ft./lbs.
ft./lbs.
ft./lbs.
4-7 TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4-1 below. If the problem cannot be solved or replacement parts
are necessary, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer. Please have ready your machine name, model num-
ber, serial number, purchase date and exact cause or description of problem.
Table 4-1 Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Uneven Cut
Cutter not level side to side
See SECTION III.
or front to rear.
Belt slipping.
Adjust belt per paragraph 4-3.
Worn or bent blade(s).
Replace blade(s).
Streaking or Windrowing
Possible build-up of
Clean cutter.
material under cutter.
Cutter not level.
See SECTION III.
Worn blades.
Replace blades.
Belt slipping.
Adjust belt per paragraph 4-3.
Noisy Cutter
Loose components.
Check all bolts for tightness.
Low oil in gearbox.
Check oil per paragraph 4-2.
Rapid Blade Wear
Blade contacting
Adjust cutting height to
(cutting edge)
ground.
eliminate ground contact.
Rapid Blade
Cutter not being
Set tractor throttle for
Wear
operated at rated PTO speed.
proper PTO speed.
Use lower gear.
Cutter Vibrating
Cutter not being operated
Set tractor throttle for
at rated PTO speed.
proper PTO speed.
Blade(s) bent.
Replace blades.
Foreign object wrapped
Remove object.
around spindle or blade.
Figure 4-6 Torque Wrench Operation
A
6”
16