Troubleshooting
MS250G, MS500G, MS800G, MS500P, MS800P
Compact Manure Spreader
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10. Troubleshooting
Bush Hog manure spreaders are simple and reliable machines
that requires minimal maintenance.
The following table provides possible causes and solutions for
some of the common problems you may encounter.
If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after
you read through this troubleshooting section, please call your
local dealer, distributor, or Bush Hog. Before you call, have
the serial number for your manure spreader handy. For more
information, see
Serial Number Location on page 5
PTO-drive Models
Problem
Cause
Solution
Beater bar does not turn.
Obstruction.
Clear debris from the beater-bar paddle area.
PTO is not engaged.
Engage the PTO.
Drive belt is too loose.
Adjust or replace the drive belts.
Slow spreading or no
spreading.
Engine speed is too slow.
Set the tractor throttle to 540 rpm.
Apron-drive speed is set too slow.
Increase the apron-drive speed.
Apron chain is frozen to the floor.
Use hot water to free the apron chain. Always make sure that the apron
chain is not frozen before starting the PTO.
Apron chain is broken or is off the sprockets.
Repair the chain and adjust the tension.
Drive belt is slipping.
Adjust or replace the drive belts.
Unusual vibration while
operating.
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 paddles and remove any frozen debris.
Apron / beater bar control not
working.
Return spring is weak.
Replace the return spring.
Speed-control mechanism is dirty.
Clean and lubricate the speed-control mechanism.
Ground-drive Models
Problem
Cause
Solution
Beater bar does not turn
Obstruction.
Clear debris from the beater-bar paddle area.
Ground drive is not engaged.
Engage the ground drive.
Drive belt is too loose.
Adjust or replace the drive belts.
Apron chain does not move.
Apron chain is not turned on.
Engage the ground drive.
Apron chain links are off the sprocket.
Adjust the apron chain tension.
Slow spreading or no
spreading.
Apron-drive speed is set too slow.
Increase the apron-drive speed.
Apron chain is frozen to the floor.
Use hot water to free the apron chain. Always make sure that the apron
chain is not frozen before starting.
Apron chain is broken or is off the sprockets.
Repair the chain and adjust the tension.
Unusual vibration while
operating.
A beater-bar paddle is broken or missing.
Replace broken or missing beater-bar paddles.
Debris in the beater-bar paddles.
Clean the beater-bar paddles and remove any frozen debris.
Apron / beater control not
working.
Return spring is weak.
Replace the return spring.
Speed-control mechanism is dirty.
Clean and lubricate the speed-control mechanism.
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