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- Page 1 FSP SERIES FERTILIZER SPREADER Models FSP-500, FSP-800 Spreaders This manual applies to FSP-500 Model serial numbers 10831 and higher FSP-800 Model serial numbers 10713 and higher Publication Date Revised 05/19 Manual Part No. 50073920...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENT INTRODUCTION............................SAFETY..............................SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS………………………………………………………………………………………… GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES……………………………………………………………………………….. SAFETY DECAL CARE ..........................BEFORE OPERATION ..........................DURING OPERATION..........................HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS ..................ASSEMBLY..............................OPERATION .…............................ATTACHING TO THE TRACTOR ......................SHORTENING A PTO DRIVELINE…......................MAINTENANCE............................SPREADING CHART…..........................PARTS BREAKDOWN….......................... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing your Bush Hog fertilizer spreader. Your fertilizer spreader is design to be used on Cat. 1 tractors and at 540 RPM PTO Speed. It is important to properly maintain in keep in place all safety guards and shields that came with your spreader. -
Page 4: Safety Signal Words
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 following guidelines: DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 5: Safety Decal Care
SAFETY DECAL CARE Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory. How to Install Safety Signs: ... -
Page 6: During Operation
DURING OPERATION Children should not be allowed on the product. Clear the area of small children and bystanders before moving the feeder. If using a towing unit, securely attach feeder by using a hardened 3/4” pin, a metal retainer, and safety chains if required. -
Page 7: Highway And Transport Operations
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS Adopt safe driving practices: Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. NEVER USE INDEPENDENT BRAKING WITH MACHINE IN TOW AS LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR UPSET OF UNIT CAN RESULT. Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an emergency stop to be safe and secure. -
Page 8: Assembly
Assembly Hopper 1. Secure the spreader hopper support pan to the bottom of the hopper with the 4 carriage head bolts and nuts. With the hopper opening facing up, insert the Retainer Bushing through the center hole of the hopper. The bushing rim should be on the inside of the hopper against the metal bowl and threads extending out the bottom. - Page 9 Frame 1. Install the spin disc on the gearbox output shaft. Secure it in place with the 8mm roll pin in the lower most hole which is clos est to the gearbox housing. Install the deflector shie ld on the inside of the frame. Bolt it to the tabs welded in front of the lower hitch pins on the frame.
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Page 10: Operation
Operation Attaching to the tractor 1 With the Fertilizer Spreader on a level surface, back the Cat. 1 tractor so the tractor lift arms are even with the fertilizer spreader lower hitch pins. Lower or raise the tractor hitch arms until the 7/8” bushing in the arm is level with the hitch pins. -
Page 11: Maintenance
FOLLOWING OPERATION Following operation, or when unhitching, stop the tractor or towing vehicle, set the brakes, disengage the PTO and all power drives, shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys. Store the unit in an area away from human activity. ... -
Page 12: Spreading Chart
SPREADING CHART FOR FERTILIZER NOTE: Spread widths of fertilizer will vary according to type. Always check actual spread width and application rate. Spread Chart settings are approximate - always make a trial run to check actual application rate. SPREAD TRACTOR QUANTITY TO BE SPREAD, IN POUNDS PER ACRE WIDTH SPEED... -
Page 13: Parts Breakdown
Bush Hog Frame Parts Breakdown... - Page 14 Bush Hog Frame Parts Breakdown Ref. Part Description Qty. Req’d. 50073769 Base Assembly 44390BH Bolt, Hex Head M10x20,Zinc 15830 Flat Washer Zinc Plated 10mm 50073771 R Clips 50073772 Tie Rod 50073773 Lever 50073774 Spreader Spring 50073775 Bolt, Hex Head M10x70,Zinc...
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Page 15: Safety And Marking Decals
SAFETY and MARKING DECAL LOCATION Req’d. 50065309 50073874 Model Decal FSP800 50073871 Model Decal FSP500 50073793 Warning Decal (Protective Equipment) 50073893 Caution Decal (540 RPM) 50073894 Caution Decal (Avoid Serious Injury) 50073895 Danger Decal (Entanglement) 50073896 Warning Decal (Thrown Objects) 50073897 Warning Decal (Falling O / Underneath) 50073898... -
Page 16: Driveshaft Parts Breakdown
Bush Hog PTO Shaft - Parts Breakdown Ref. Part Description Qty. Req’d. 50073863 Yoke 50073864 Inner Yoke complete 50073865 Outer Yoke complete 50073866 Inner PTO Guard Complete 50073867 Outer PTO Guard Complete 50073868 Cross & Bearing 50073869 Safety Chain 50073856... -
Page 17: Limited Warranty
(1) year for non-commercial, state, and municipalities’ use, ninety (90) days for commercial use from date of retail sale. Warranty for rental purposes is thirty (30) days. The obligation of Bush Hog to the purchaser under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts.
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