Baumalight MP560 Operator'S Manual Download Page 11

D.  D005517  

^

 WARNING - 

 

Remove key before servicing.

 

D005522

E.  D005125 

^

 WARNING - 

 

Read and understand safety 

signs on the machine and 

operating instructions in this 

manual before operating 

machine.

D005125

F.  D005224 

^

 WARNING 

- Rotating driveshaft. 

Entanglement hazard. Keep 

away from driveshaft while it 

is rotating.  

D005224

G.  D005127 

^

 WARNING - 

Pinch point / crush hazard. 

Do not reach into machine. 

Keep away from machine. 

D005127

H.  D005126 

^

 WARNING - 

Pressurized fluid hazard. 

Pressurized fluids can 

penetrate the skin. Do not 

check for leaks with your 

hands. Keep back a safe 

distance when pressurized.

D005126

The two and four panel safety 

decals are pictorial and have a 

yellow background. The panel with 

a triangle indicates the potential 

hazard. The panel without a 

triangle indicates how to avoid the 

hazard.
If any of the decals are missing, 

are damaged, or if you do not 

understand the decal, please 

contact your dealer.

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Summary of Contents for MP560

Page 1: ...MP560 and MP572 Brush Mulcher OPERATOR S MANUAL Issue Date July 2021 MP560 MP572...

Page 2: ...SIGNS 8 4 OPERATION 10 4 1 Preparation For Use 10 4 2 Driveshaft Dimension 10 4 3 Pre Operation Check List 12 4 4 Machine Components 12 4 5 Attach Brush Mulcher 13 4 6 Detach Brush Mulcher 13 4 7 Tran...

Page 3: ...aintenance and Troubleshooting information contained within the Operator s Manual This manual covers the MP560 and MP572 Baumalight Brush Mulchers Use the Table of Contents as a guide to locate requir...

Page 4: ...controlled by the design of the tool Care is required to ensure that the brush mulcher tool will not come across metallic objects stones or other materials Brush mulcher tools are not designed for us...

Page 5: ...indicated by the following signal words DANGER DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which...

Page 6: ...e operation or transport WARNING Protect from flying debris Wear proper safety glasses goggles or a face shield to protect from flying debris Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on e...

Page 7: ...er The equipment may rollover resulting in death or serious injury To help prevent rollover Travel at a slow speed Avoid sharp turns sudden movement on slopes Carry loads close to the ground Avoid hol...

Page 8: ...rom Modifying Equipment Do not make any alterations to your brush mulcher Altering the equipment may cause unsafe conditions and may void the manufacturer s warranty Stay Clear Of Rotating Driveshaft...

Page 9: ...t at 866 820 7603 before you weld cut drill holes or make any other modifications Always use Baumalight replacement parts WARNING Moving parts can crush and cut Keep clear of moving components Follow...

Page 10: ...se you to chemicals including 1 3 Butadiene and lead which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm For more information go to www P65Warnings...

Page 11: ...ard Do not reach into machine Keep away from machine D005127 H D005126 WARNING Pressurized fluid hazard Pressurized fluids can penetrate the skin Do not check for leaks with your hands Keep back a saf...

Page 12: ...Use 4 2 Driveshaft Dimension A PTO driveshaft is supplied with the machine To accompany the variety of 3 point hitch geometry available today the driveshaft can be too long for most machines or too sh...

Page 13: ...semble the 2 ends of the shaft f Make sure shaft can telescope freely If it does not separate the 2 parts and inspect for burrs or cuttings on shaft ends Be sure it telescopes freely before installing...

Page 14: ...the cutting tips on the rotor are tight Every 4 hours Check belt chamber Every 4 hours Check the oil in the brush mulcher s gearbox For type and quantity refer to the maintenance section Every 200 ho...

Page 15: ...ard the mulcher Align splines on tractor PTO shaft and driveshaft by rotating mulcher driveshaft Push driveshaft onto PTO shaft until it snaps into place 7 Pull back on driveshaft to make sure it is l...

Page 16: ...to max psi doing this will greatly reduce rotor jambs and with practice will almost eliminate jambs Run throttle only at half speed for starters this will ensure that you do not activate the slip clut...

Page 17: ...veshaft can cause serious injury or death Keep tractor shields and driveshaft shields in place at all times DO NOT operate without driveshaft guards DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing WARNING Prevent...

Page 18: ...e equipped with a forestry guard to protect the operator 2 Lower mulcher so skid plates are on ground 3 Set engine speed to low idle and engage mulcher 4 Slowly increase engine speed to high idle Veri...

Page 19: ...5 L Every 200 hours 5 2 Inspections WARNING Prevent serious injury or death caused by unexpected movement 1 Park tractor on a level surface 2 Engage tractor park brake 3 Disengage PTO 4 Shut off engin...

Page 20: ...r A 4 Inspect belt B for wear damage alignment and proper tension 5 Adjust idler C to set belt tension 6 Belt deflection D should be 0 5 in 13 mm at 3 0 lbs of force for a used belt or 4 25 lbs of for...

Page 21: ...G and belt H It may be necessary to lightly tap hub if hub stuck to shaft 9 Install belt pulley and hub onto shaft 10 Install washer C and shaft bolt B Tighten bolt 11 Align pulley holes with non thr...

Page 22: ...Disk 120 Hp 1 000 rpm OEM Part Number 71R8121UCKR80V6 Dimension A 0 236 in 6 mm Dimension B 1 12 in 28 5 mm 4 Disk 165 Hp 1 000 rpm OEM Part Number CSHN086U2R100W8 Dimension A 0 275 in 7 mm Dimension...

Page 23: ...ng Teeth 1 Park tractor and mulcher on a level surface 2 Lower mulcher to the ground 3 Shut off engine and remove key 4 Remove plug A Oil level should be 2 in 51 mm below plug hole Bend a piece of wir...

Page 24: ...re power than the unit is rated for Model MP560 is rated for 45 68 hp input Model MP572 is rated for 65 125 hp input A bigger tractor can be used if it is idled down This will decrease the output powe...

Page 25: ...eshaft can cause serious injury or death Disconnect and lockout power source before adjusting or servicing 1 Disengage tractor PTO Shut off engine and remove key 2 Using a marker scribe a line A acros...

Page 26: ...make repairs to the product or affect the replacement of defective parts which will be done at no charge within a reasonable time after the receipt of the product Units or parts should be returned at...

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Page 28: ...4575 Powell Rd Wallenstein Ontario Canada N0B 2S0 Phone 519 698 9864 Toll Free 866 820 7603 Fax 519 698 1087 www baumalight com For parts specifications and the latest machine information please visit...

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