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DESCRIPTION and QUANTITY needed. Unless this is done, we cannot provide prompt service or assure shipment of the correct parts. Ashland Industries weldable replacement parts are available to rebuild, modify or update your scraper to current factory specifications. INDEX PAGE NO.
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SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages. The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the fol- lowing guidelines: DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING Because of the potential safety hazard to eyes from hydraulic leaks and/or flying debris, Ashland Industries feels that the “USE OF PRO- TECTIVE EYEWEAR IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY” for operators and others in the work area. Due to the potential of danger of flying debris, it is “ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY THAT IMPACT RESISTANT...
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Safety Procedures CAUTION: Safety First • Keep children, spectators and other work- Accidents can be prevented by recognizing the ers off and away from the machine while causes or hazards before an accident occurs and it is operating or engine is running. Do not doing something about them.
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• The use of handholds and step plates when getting on and off the loader to prevent falls. Keep steps and platform cleared of mud and debris. • Thoroughly clear the work area of ALL • Operate the scraper only from the opera- foriegn objects such as: fence posts, rebar, tor’s seat.
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Requirements: Low flow hydraulics, with flat face couplers, (coupler not included) Power Unit must meet or exceed 7,000 pound class of machine 70 + Horsepower Required Must be a track unit or aftermarket tracks installed Chain down loop on power unit frame for safety chain. Universal Quick attachment plate.
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Hooking skid steer to the Ground Hog 2500: • Pull skid steer straight up to the Ground Hog 2500 • Visually inspect the Ground Hog 2500 mounting plate and universal quick attachment plates for dirt or debris ( if dirt or debris is present clean it out so proper hook up can be achieved) •...
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during the cut causing premature wear of the floor. • With the cutting edge engaging the ground, continue to lower cutting edge until scraper begins to consis- tently cut the dirt with the protruding center blade. • To achieve a smoother cut, take longer shallower cuts while maintaining a constant ground speed. •...
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SIDE SLOPES: Operation of the Ground Hog on Never under any circumstances operate the unit on a slope greater than a 4:1 (25%) • slope. • Always consult operator’s manual of skid steer for the limits of unit while operating on a side slope.
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Actuating Frame Key # Part # Qty. Required Description A000 Pin: 1-1/4 to NF 1” x 2-1/2” Shoulder, includes nut AFN 00001 & Zerk 14505 AFN-0000 Nut: Lock 1” NF A0 Act. Arm: Right & Left A Transport Lock A000 Roller: Actuating Arm - Cast A0 000...
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Hydraulic Line Tubing & Hydraulic Plumbing Key # Part # Quantity Description AH0 Adapter: 90 Swiv. 1/2 MP x 1/2 FP S.N.’s 21584 and below AHA-00 Adapter: 90 Swiv. moro → FP ORB S.N.’s 21585 and above AHA-000 Adapter: T 3/4 MJ x 3/4 MJ x 3/4 MJ A Hose Ass’y.: Left Cyl.
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Key # Part # Quantity Description AH0 Piston nut, 3/4” NF AH0 Cast iron ring, 3-1/2” OD AH0 Back up washer, 3-1/4” OD AH0 O-ring seal, 3-1/2” x 3/16” AH0 Piston, 3-1/2” AH0 Piston Gasket, 3/4” ID AH Shaft, 1-1/2” diameter AH Barrel Assembly AH...
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Main Frame Key # Part # Quantity Description A- Bushing: Main Pivot Ground Hog (weld-in) A-A Bushing: Main Pivot w/Hole Ground Hog (weld-in) AHL-0000 Clamp: Hyd. Line - 2 Tube Ass’y A- Bushing: Apron/Act. Frame Pivot (Weld in) A Main Frame A-0 Pin: Castor Beam Pivot AFB-000...
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Wheel & Hub Assembly Key # Part # Quantity Description AA Wheel: 15 x 8” DC 6 Hole A A-0 Axle: Front Caster Wheel ATI-0000 Tire: 11L - 15 8 Ply AFN-0000 Nut: Slotted 1-1/4” NF 0 Cotter Pin / x A-0 Spacer A-0...
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Rock Shaft Key # Part # Qty. Required Description A-0 1/side (2 total) Ball Bushing Mount A Rock Shaft Assembly A Frame A 1/side (2 total) Ball Bushing A Safety Chain AFB-00 4/side (8 total) HHCS: 3/4 NC x 8” Gr. 8 Zinc 0 4/side (8 total) Nut: Lock 3/4”...
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Oscillating Beam Key # Part # Qty. Required Description A0 Oscillating Beam A0 Bushing: Thrust Ground Hog A00 Bushing: Pivot Ground Hog A Caster Fork Ground Hog A Seal: Grease 3-7/8”OD x 2-1/2” ID A0 Bearing: Cone top A Bearing: Cup A0 Spindle Washer AFN-0000...
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Bucket & Apron Part # Qty Required Description AFN-0000 /per side Nut: Lock 1” NF A000 /per side Pin: 1-1/4” to 1” NFx 1-1/8” L Shoul. includes (1) AFN-0000 00 11/per set of blades Nut: 1/2” NC Gr. 5 Zinc A00 Blade: Center 1/2 x 6 x 42”...
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Ashland Industries product to the purchaser, or the date the product is first put into service via a rental agreement or other means, whichever occurs first.
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