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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

BUSH HOG®

Compact Manure Spreader

MS250G
MS500G
MS800G

MS500P
MS800P

Document Number: Z97907

Rev Apr-2021

Keep this manual with the machine at all times

Summary of Contents for MS250G

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL BUSH HOG Compact Manure Spreader MS250G MS500G MS800G MS500P MS800P Document Number Z97907 Rev Apr 2021 Keep this manual with the machine at all times...

Page 2: ...ock genuine Bush Hog parts which are manufactured with the same precision and skill as our original equipment Our trained service personnel are well informed on methods required to service Bush Hog eq...

Page 3: ...to a Tow Vehicle 19 6 PTO Shaft 20 6 1 Sizing a PTO Shaft 20 6 2 Installing a PTO Shaft 21 7 Controls 22 7 1 Beater and Apron Chain Drive 22 7 2 PTO drive Models 22 7 3 Ground drive Models 22 8 Opera...

Page 4: ...installation other than cost approved by Bush Hog duty taxes charges for normal service or adjustment loss of crops or any other loss of income rental of substitute equipment expenses due to loss dam...

Page 5: ...o deliver the product to the authorized Bush Hog dealer from whom he purchased it for service or replacement of defective parts which are covered by warranty Repairs to be submit ted for warranty cons...

Page 6: ...Address City State ZIP Phone Number Dealer Inspection Checklist All belts are aligned and the tension is correct Drive chain tension is correct PTO shaft telescopes and shield turns Clutch is adjuste...

Page 7: ...y two panels They can be either vertical or horizontal Safety Notice Decals are pictorial with a blue background and generally rectangular with single or multiple symbols The following example decal i...

Page 8: ...It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert again...

Page 9: ...on a long term basis can cause severe hearing loss Noise over 90 dB adjacent to the operator over a long term basis may cause permanent total hearing loss Keep a first aid kit available for use shoul...

Page 10: ...ed out by a single careless act It is the operator s responsibility to read understand and follow ALL safety and operating instructions in this manual Train all new personnel and review instructions f...

Page 11: ...and operation a standard practice for all operators Operators should review these topics at the start of each season The following sign off form can be used to document the required training The desi...

Page 12: ...ty alert the potential hazard and the bottom or right hand panel shows the message how to avoid the hazard Hazard How to avoid the hazard Practicing good safety means becoming familiar with safety sig...

Page 13: ...Safety Safety 13 MS250G MS500G MS800G MS500P MS800P Compact Manure Spreader Fig 3 PTO driven Manure Spreaders PTO drive Models 01505 3 3 3 6 1 2 2 8 7 7 9 4...

Page 14: ...Safety Safety 14 MS250G MS500G MS800G MS500P MS800P Compact Manure Spreader Fig 4 Ground driven Manure Spreaders Ground drive Models 8 01506 3 3 1 1 2 1 2 2 7 7 7 9...

Page 15: ...place Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death 4 WARNING Risk of serious injury or death if the power take off PTO is not stopped and disengaged Before performing any maintenance stop the en...

Page 16: ...le Replacement safety signs are available from your authorized distributor dealer parts department or Bush Hog Keep the safety signs clean and legible at all times When you replace parts that have a s...

Page 17: ...ing chain systems through the wheels The drive system is located on the left hand side of the frame 4 1 To the New Operator It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read this manual and to...

Page 18: ...al container 2 Trailer jack 3 Clevis hitch tongue 4 PTO shaft 5 Main box 6 Beater bar and paddles 7 Beater bar drive cover 8 Six ply 6PR farm specialist tires 9 Front belt drive shield 10 Heavy duty a...

Page 19: ...her foreign objects 1 Keep bystanders clear of the area 2 Make sure that there is enough space and clearance to safely back up to the tow vehicle 3 Use the trailer jack to raise the clevis hitch to th...

Page 20: ...each input and then subtract 2 inches 50 mm from this measurement Call this measurement B L 2 50 mm B 00944 L Fig 9 Measurement B 4 If the collapsed length A from Step 2 is longer than measurement B...

Page 21: ...all the PTO shaft on the implement a Press the locking pin button and push the shaft end onto the input PTO b Connect the safety chain to the implement so that the shielding does not turn during opera...

Page 22: ...nd the rear wheel The beater and apron drive has three speeds FAST 3 MEDIUM 2 SLOW 1 Push the lever downward slide to the desired setting and then release it Slide the lever to N Neutral to disengage...

Page 23: ...0 ft 6 m of the manure spreader during operation Objects thrown from the rear of the manure spreader could cause injury Always remove loose manure or soil from tires and other parts of the equipment b...

Page 24: ...he tightness of all fasteners Make sure that your equipment is working and in good repair Make sure that the operator is wearing the appropriate PPE such as a hard hat safety eyewear safety footwear s...

Page 25: ...ng hazard Load the manure spreader from front to back This loading method spreads the manure uniformly in the main box Do not overload the manure spreader Break up any large chunks of manure Be cautio...

Page 26: ...the maximum speed of 540 rpm 6 When you are finished spreading disengage the PTO Return to the loading area and repeat the loading procedure as required Operational Tips If possible to minimize manur...

Page 27: ...finished spreading stop the tow vehicle and disengage the ground drive Return to the loading area and repeat the loading procedure as required Operational Tips If possible to minimize manure splatter...

Page 28: ...rder repeat Steps 5 and 6 and then continue with Step 11 11 Do one of the following If the beater bar turns freely continue spreading manure If the beater bar fails to turn repeat Step 8 and then manu...

Page 29: ...ths never store manure in the manure spreader between unloading times A frozen load can cause equipment damage After use for one season or when the manure spreader will not be used for an extended len...

Page 30: ...for the task make sure that the tools are in good condition and understand how to use them Have a qualified tire dealer or repair service complete all required tire maintenance Do not attempt to moun...

Page 31: ...and clean it thoroughly Clean the lubricant passageway If required replace the fitting Location Every 8 hours of Operation Number of Grease Points 1 PTO shaft universal joints PTO drive models 2 2 PT...

Page 32: ...Service and Maintenance MS250G MS500G MS800G MS500P MS800P Compact Manure Spreader 32 7 8 8 5 3 4 5 6 4 01395 PTO drive Models Fig 22 PTO drive 50 hour Grease Points...

Page 33: ...MS250G MS500G MS800G MS500P MS800P Compact Manure Spreader Service and Maintenance 33 01396 4 4 5 6 5 Ground drive Models Fig 23 Ground drive 50 hour Grease Points...

Page 34: ...he best performance The apron chain pushes manure into the beater bar paddles for spreading It must be oiled frequently and kept at the correct tension for the chain to reach its maximum expected life...

Page 35: ...urther adjustment is possible links must be removed to set it to the correct tension 01471 2 1 3 Fig 27 Apron chain Link 1 Use the apron chain tensioner to completely loosen the tension on both sides...

Page 36: ...Install the gearbox shield Drive Belt WARNING Machine shown with shields removed for illustrative purposes only Never operate machine with shields removed W001 PTO drive Models 9 7 1 Adjust the Drive...

Page 37: ...sure that the pulley alignment is correct and then tighten the four bearing mount bolts 10 Reinstall the belt drive shield 9 8 Beater bar Paddles For optimal performance inspect the beater bar paddle...

Page 38: ...ating A beater bar paddle is broken or missing Replace broken or missing beater bar paddles PTO driveline is out of phase Align the PTO driveline Debris in the beater bar paddles Clean the beater bar...

Page 39: ...x 38 x 20 259 cm x 97 cm x 51 cm 102 x 38 x 20 259 cm x 97 cm x 51 cm Dimensions LxWxH 117 x 48 x 29 297 cm x 122 cm x 74 cm 156 x 57 x 36 396 cm x 145 cm x 91 cm 156 x 57 x 36 396 cm x 145 cm x 91 c...

Page 40: ...thread locker increase torque values by 5 NOTE Bolt grades are identified by their head markings Imperial Bolt Torque Specifications Bolt Diameter Torque Value SAE Gr 2 SAE Gr 5 SAE Gr 8 lbf ft N m l...

Page 41: ...G Wheel lug nuts must be installed and kept at the proper torque value to prevent loose wheels broken studs or possible separation of wheels from axle Start all lug nuts onto the threads by hand Tight...

Page 42: ...inspection report 6 Pre operation checklist 24 Product information 5 Sign off 11 G Gearbox maintenance 30 36 Grease Points 31 Grease Type 30 Ground drive spreading operation 27 H Hearing protection 9...

Page 43: ...ETY important 8 Safety Rules 9 Safety Sign Locations 12 Sealing flap main box 36 Service and Maintenance Apron Chain 34 Beater bar Paddles 37 Drive Belt 36 Gearbox 36 Grease Type 30 Main Box Sealing F...

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