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Bush Hog AGR Series Operator's Manual

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Published 08/22
This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and
must be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW
the Safety and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the
equipment.
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BUSH HOG
2501 Griffin Ave.
Selma, AL 36703
334-874-2700
www.bushhog.com
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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©2022 Alamo Group Inc.
AGR/BGR/BRGR
SERIES
GRAPPLES
Part No.50075567

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  • Page 1 READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment. C01-Cover str ® BUSH HOG 2501 Griffin Ave. Selma, AL 36703 334-874-2700 www.bushhog.com ©2022 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 2 To the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DECAL LOCATION ............................1 - 14 FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS ....................... 1 - 15 INTRODUCTION SECTION ................2 - 1 BUSH HOG LIMITED WARRANTY ........................ 2 - 4 ASSEMBLY SECTION...................3 - 1 ASSEMBLY..............................3 - 2 OPERATION SECTION .................4 - 1 STANDARD EQUIPMENT and SPECIFICATIONS - GRAPPLE ..............

  • Page 5: Safety Section

    SAFETY SECTION Safety Section 1-1 © 2022 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 6: General Safety Instructions And Practices

    SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and PRACTICES A careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions.
  • Page 7 SAFETY Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll-over- protective system (ROPS). Always wear seat belts. Death or serious injury could result from falling off the tractor, particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS. (SG-7) str Never allow children to operate, ride on, or come close to the Tractor or Implement.

  • Page 8: Operator Safety Instructions And Practices

    SAFETY OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and completely understand this Manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the Tractor and Implement.

  • Page 9: Equipment Operation Safety Instructions And Practices

    SAFETY Use extreme caution when getting onto the Implement to perform repairs, maintenance and when removing accumulated material. Only stand on solid flat surfaces to ensure good footing. Use a ladder or raised stand to access high spots which cannot be reached from ground level.
  • Page 10 SAFETY BEFORE leaving the tractor seat lower the implement, set the parking brake and/or set the tractor transmission in parking gear, disengage the PTO, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Place the tractor shift lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor from rolling.
  • Page 11 SAFETY For added safety when lifting loads above the height of the operator, install a certified Falling Object Protective Structure. Shiftable loads, round bales, large loose items, and loader attachments can fall toward the operator resulting in serious injury or death. Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) rated Cab may be obtained from the tractor dealer or other sources.
  • Page 12 SAFETY Carry the loader and attachment low when transporting to reduce the potential of the tractor tipping over. Transport on slopes only at slow speeds and use gradual turning angles. Tractor wheel contact with any wash out, drop off or ground obstruction with a raised loader could result in the tractor tipping over and causing serious injury.
  • Page 13 SAFETY Use extreme care when piling material above 6 feet high. Material could shift and fall onto the operator or bystanders. The material could crush or suffocate the operator or bystander resulting in serious injury or death. (SL-17) Know before you DIG. Call 888-258-0808 and request that all buried utilities locations be identified before digging in unfamiliar ground.

  • Page 14: Connecting Or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions And Practices

    SAFETY Your driving vision may be reduced or impaired by the tractor, cab, or implement. Before driving on public roadways identify any limited vision areas, and make adjustments to your operating position, mirrors, and the implement transport position so that you can clearly see the area where you will be traveling, and any traffic that may approach you.

  • Page 15: Maintenance And Service Safety Instructions And Practices

    SAFETY MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messages. Death or serious injury may occur unless care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards. (SG-2) str Always maintain the safety signs in good readable condition.
  • Page 16 SAFETY Avoid contact with hot surfaces including hydraulic oil tanks, pumps, motors, valves and hose connections. Relieve hydraulic pressure before performing maintenance or repairs. Use gloves and eye protection when servicing hot components. Contact with a hot surface or fluid can cause serious injury from burns or scalding.

  • Page 17: Parts Information

    These parts are made and tested to Bush Hog specifications. Non-genuine "will fit" parts do not consistently meet these specifications. The use of “will fit” parts may reduce equipment performance, void warranties, and present a safety hazard. Use genuine Bush Hog parts for economy and safety.

  • Page 18: Decal Location

    SAFETY DECAL LOCATION NOTE: Bush Hog supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Bush Hog cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals on this product in the field, free of charge (Some shipping and handling charges may apply).

  • Page 19: Federal Laws And Regulations

    SAFETY FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations con- cerning employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be considered as such.

  • Page 21: Introduction Section

    INTRODUCTION SECTION Introduction Section 2-1 © 2022 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 22 INTRODUCTION These Grapples are designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly, maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine. The purpose of this manual is to familiarize and instruct. Careful use and timely service saves extensive repairs and costly downtime losses.
  • Page 23 INTRODUCTION The Bush Hog Ag Grapple, Bucket Grapple, & Bush Grapples have uses and applications in farming, ranching, construction sites, nurseries, campuses, theme parts, salvage operations, warehouses, lumber yards, and large or small retail outlets. They have the capability of quickly and conveniently turning your skid steer loader or tractor loader with a universal quick attach mounting system into a Grapple expanding your material handling capabilities..

  • Page 24: Bush Hog Limited Warranty

    2. If the unit has been subjected to misapplication, abuse, misuse, negligence, fire or other accident. 3. If parts not made or supplied by Bush Hog have been used in connection with the unit, if, in the sole judgment of Bush Hog such use affects its performance, stability or reliability.

  • Page 25: Assembly Section

    ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section 3-1 © 2022 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 26: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Your Bush Hog Grapple is fully assembled at the factory. If applicable, make sure all nuts and or bolts are properly torqued before use of attachment. Refer to “Torque Chart” in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Light weight tractors and some skid steer loaders will require rear ballast for heavy loads to maintain steering control.

  • Page 27: Operation Section

    OPERATION SECTION Operation Section 4-1 © 2022 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 28 BUSH HOG SERIES GRAPPLES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your Bush Hog Series Grapple should now be assembled and inspected for any evidence of defective or damaged parts before use. Any evidence of damage should be reported to your dealer immediately. After Hydraulic Lines have been attached to skid steer or tractor, carefully remove safety blocks.

  • Page 29: Standard Equipment And Specifications - Grapple

    OPERATION 1. STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND SPECIFICATIONS - GRAPPLE Overall Depth 25” Overall Height 37-3/4” Overall Width 5 Ft & 6 Ft Usable Open Height 31” inside Usable Width 5 Ft / 6 Ft (inside side plates) Weight 372 lbs (5 Ft) 409 lbs (6 Ft) Number of Teeth 5 (5 Ft) / 5 (6 Ft)
  • Page 30 OPERATION BGR72T BGR84T BGR72 BGR84 (with teeth) (with teeth) (smooth) (smooth) Overall Depth 39-1/4” 39-1/4” 39-1/4” 39-1/4” Overall Height 25-1/8” 25-1/8” 25-1/8” 25-1/8” Overall Width 6 Ft 7 Ft 6 Ft 7 Ft Usable Depth 33-3/4” 33-3/4” 33-3/4” 33-3/4” Usable Open Height 45-1/2”...

  • Page 31: Operator Requirements

    OPERATION 2. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualified operator. A qualified operator has read and understands the implement and tractor Operator’s Manuals and is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all associated safety practices. In addition to the safety messages contained in this manual, safety signs are affixed to the implement and tractor.

  • Page 32: Skid Steer & Tractor Hook-Up

    OPERATION 3. SKID STEER & TRACTOR HOOK-UP A crushing hazard exists when hooking-up attachments. DO NOT allow anyone to stand be- tween the Skid Steer/Tractor and the attachment itself. DO NOT operate hydraulic controls while someone is near the Skid Steer/Tractor or attachment. 3.1 Hook-Up with Skid Steer Style Hitch Make sure Skid Steer Hitch Plate is properly attached to .

  • Page 33: Hook-Up With Euro Style Hitch

    OPERATION 3.3 Hook-up With Euro Style Hitch Make sure Euro hitch plate is properly attached to the Grapple. It must be secured under the hooks and locking pins must be fully extended into the locking lugs. An improperly attached Grapple can fall. 1.

  • Page 34: Hydraulic Hose Hook-Up

    OPERATION 3.4 Hydraulic Hose Hook-Up After attaching your implement to your Skid Steer or tractor loader you need to now hook-up your third function kit to allow control over your Grapple arms. If you have already obtained a third function kit for your tractor or skid steer then you can attach your hydraulic hoses to the fittings located on top of your quick attach plate on the back side of the Grapple.

  • Page 35: Traveling With A Load

    OPERATION 4.2 Traveling with a Load 1. Be sure to read and understand all safety alerts. 2. Pedestrians alway have the right-of-way. 3. Keep load tilted back slightly. 4. Travel with Grapple and load as low as possible to the ground. Do not ram Grapple into a pile or hook a chain to the Grapple to secure a load.

  • Page 36: Ripping Out Bushes

    OPERATION 4.4 Ripping Out Bushes 1. Make sure to read and understand all safety alerts. 2. Open upper claw halfway. 3. Rotate front of Grapple down while lowering unit until upper teeth extend into the ground on the far side of the bush and lower teeth are on the near side.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    OPERATION 6.TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Remedy Cannot Lift Load Insufficient power to lift load. Reduce load on or switch to a Skid Steer or Tractor that is rated for more lift capacity. Load is Shifting Hitch not properly attached to Skid Always m ake sure hitch is properly Steer/Tractor.

  • Page 39: Maintenance Section

    MAINTENANCE SECTION Maintenance Section 5-1 © 2022 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 40: Proper Torque For Fasteners

    MAINTENANCE PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS Because of severe operating conditions, correct bolt torque is very important. An improperly torqued bolt can be easily shaken loose or broken by the vibrations. When replacing bolts, always use the same grade of bolt as used originally.
  • Page 41 TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER To keep your implement running efficiently and safely, read your manual thoroughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. The Table of Contents clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need. The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (1928.51 Subpart C) makes these minimum safety requirements of tractor operators: REQUIRED OF THE OWNER:...
  • Page 42 AGR/BGR/BRGR GRAPPLE 50075567 AGR/BGR/BRGR-SOM--08-22 Printed U.S.A...

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