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We hope you enjoyed dealing with us and our business partner(s) and trust that we contributed to make your purchasing journey easy.
Here at Hustler we are on a mission to help farmers and ranchers ‘Achieve More Everyday’ with the ‘World’s Best Livestock Feeding Solutions’. If at any stage you have any queries/questions or even a feel like a chat, our passionate team would value the opportunity to help.
We hope you enjoy your Hustler as much as we do, for many years to come.
Thanks again, hopefully we will meet someday.
Kindest Regards
Brent Currie CEO
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a HUSTLER BALEXPRESS FEEDOUT WAGON. Please read through this manual as it contains important information which you need to know.
Please take special note of the safety warnings on pages 7-8, routine servicing on pages 9-10, operating instructions on pages 11-15 and troubleshooting on page 16-17.
Correctly maintained and operated, this machine will give many years of service. Should you have any questions please contact the dealer who supplied you this machine. They have trained technicians who will be able to help you.
IMPORTANT
• Please ensure this booklet is read and understood by every operator of this machine.
• Also ensure that this booklet goes with the machine if it is resold and is read and understood by owner.
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SPECIFICATIONS
BALEXPRESS (TX605)
Round Bales: 4-6
Large Squares (up to 8ft): 3-4
Maximum Load: 12,000kg | 26,455lb
Width (excluding elevator extension): 2980mm | 117.3in
Width (sides in narrow position): 3270mm | 128in
(sides in widest position / Max width):3710mm | 146in / 4115mm | 162in
Feed Bars (Bed/ Cross Twin Hydraulic Rams/ 65 x 35
Floor/ Elevator): RHS / 40 x 40 RHS
Hydraulics Required: 2 pair double acting
Hydraulic Flow: 50-70 L/min (80 L/min maximum)
13.2-18.5 gal/min (21.1 gal/min maximum)
Hydraulic Pressure: 2050-2500 psi | 140-170 bar
Elevator: 1645mm | 64.7in wide chain/slat
Jack: 80mm | 3.1in 2 speed screw, with quick adjustment/ Hydraulic Ram. Designed strong enough for use as quick hitch stand
Towing Eye: 50mm | 3.1in swiveling forged eye
WARRANTY(TX605/TX805
Feeder)
All machinery manufactured by Hustler in 2023 or later is covered by a 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects for the original purchaser from an authorised Hustler dealership. In the rare event that a defect is discovered, we will repair or replace the product or part at our discretion.
To enjoy the benefits of our warranty, simply register your Hustler equipment online at www.hustlerequipment.com/warranty and ensure that servicing or warranty claims are processed through an authorised Hustler Dealership (original proof of purchase is required).
Exclusions
- Puck board floors on wagons are covered for 10 years, except for fading and conditions caused by excessive ultraviolet light (UV) or outdoor exposure.
- Components are covered against damage due to manufacturing defects for the original purchaser for a period of 2 years. While we carefully select the highest-quality components for our equipment, the manufacturing of these components is outside our control. These include for example:
- Paint and finish are covered for 1 year (normal wear-and-tear from general use is not covered).
- Wearing parts are covered against faulty workmanship or manufacturing defect for the original purchaser, but not for normal wear, consumption, or expiration. These include:
> Batteries
> Filters
> Tires
> Wear pads
> Brake pads
> Chain slides / guides
> Bushes
> Towing eyes or pins
> Harrow rings & casings
Labour is covered for all warranty repairs including a reasonable allowance for travel time, but mileage is excluded.
Damage or injury due to ordinary wear and tear, neglect, misuse, abuse, alterations, or modifications, accidental or intentional destruction, incorrect maintenance or storage are not covered.
Consequential damage is not covered, including continued use of the product after any defect became apparent to the user.
Damage due to modifications or alterations made to the product.
Hustler Equipment International are not responsible for any impact to business or financial loss due to the failure of machinery or component. This includes but not limited to:
> Personal liability.
> Work contract or agreements
> Revenue in profit.
Machines Manufactured PRE 2023:
> Production
> Increase in a business overhead cost
- Bale feeders, Bale handlers, Sprayers: 2 years warranty if registered. 4-year warranty if registered online.
- Sprayer Electronic Components & GPS: 1 year.
- Combis, Silage Wagons, Tip Trailers & Accessories: 2 years.
SAFETY WARNINGS
• Take EXTREME CARE when connecting the tow bar to the tractor. Ensure the tractor handbrake is applied before leaving the cab. Ensure the correct size drawbar pin and/or Swift Hitch is used.
• Inspect the tow eye for damage or wear BEFORE each use. If using Swift Hitch, ENSURE the hitch safety latch is working correctly and the spring is functioning If the spring fails it could cause the trailer to come disconnected from the tow bar.
• ALL persons must be kept well clear of machine in operation. Only the operator should be within 3 metres of the machine during operation.
• Watch CAREFULLY when driving for over-width and tail-swing when travelling through gateways or near objects or people.
• Always BE AWARE of your surroundings, this is a large machine with blind spots, make sure you always know where persons and stock are.
• If the tow bar is connected to a tractor, BEFORE attempting maintenance or any work, ensure the tractor engine is shut off and no one is near the hydraulic controls.
• DO NOT allow any person(s) to ride on the tow bar or trailed machine at ANY time.
• Ensure the sides are supported with a gantry crane or other suitable lifting equipment BEFORE removing the adjustment bolts AND while any adjustment to the tilt angle of the sides is taking place. Ensure all bolts are reinstalled and tightened BEFORE removing the support to the sides.
SAFETY WARNINGS CONT.
• ALWAYS lift the tow bar to the correct height specified in the ‘Operating Instruction’.
• Take EXTREME CARE when towing over uneven or sloped ground. The angle changes the balance point and could tip the vehicle over. The tractor and trailer manufacturer capacity and angle ratings must be adhered to.
• NO alteration or modification is to be done on this machine unless undertaken or authorised by Hustler. This will void warranty.
• KEEP CLEAR of moving parts of the machine. There are many areas that may pinch a hand, fingers or body parts.
• REGULARLY check the machine for signs of wear, stress or damage. ENSURE any parts are repaired/replaced if needed.
• ENSURE the trailer jack is lifted high enough to clear the ground when driving over uneven ground.
• Hustler Equipment recommend using a rated safety chain from the trailed unit to either the tractor or the SWITCH HITCH. It is for the operator to check the law of their country/state regarding towing a trailer unit Hustler Equipment do not recommend driving over undulating terrain or on public roads using the SWIFT HITCH.
MAINTENANCE
(also do this before initial operation)
• Grease all (TX605-24, TX805-26) grease points, grease the swivel hitch regularly.
• Check and adjust all conveyor and elevator chains. The cross floor should be just lifted off the return rail underneath the center of the cross floor. Elevator chain should be hanging with between 5mm and no more than 10mm between roller and return rail.
• (Suspension Axle only) After the first 10 hours of use, check that the adjustable tie rods locking bolts & nuts are tight. Loctite & tighten if loose.
• Suspension Axle only) ensure all moving parts are greased as shown.
• After the first 10 hours of operation check chain tensions, joiners Elevator tilt ram pins and clips. Check for oil leaks, loose bolts. Check wheel bearings are tight, wheel nuts are tight. Check correct level oil in gearbox’s.
• During routine servicing check chain tensions, wheel bearings, all conveyor shaft bearings, oil level in gearbox drive.
• Check for damaged electrical wiring around the drawbar / tractor area, check correct functionality of the electric controls.
• Oil chain rollers regularly
• Wheel bearings to be greased during routine checks or at minimum annually
• Regularly check the machine for signs of wear, stress or damage. Ensure any parts are repaired/replaced if needed.
MAINTENANCE CONT.
(also do this before initial operation)
• Cross Floor gearbox Oil Level use SAE 90 gear oil. 2.8 Litre from empty. Always check level when hydraulic motor is Horizontal.
• Ensure side bolts are fitted and tight before operation, and pivots are greased.
• Long Term Storage, leave pusher in the forward position, lower elevator into the out/down position, this is to keep the ram shafts protected inside their ram bodies.
Brake Adjustment
• Brakes are pre-set at the factory, but as things wear, some adjustments can be made. The brake lever is fitted onto a splined shaft. To adjust remove this lever, turn slightly towards the brake ram and re fit on the next spline, this is still not enough adjustment, then repeat until adjustment is reached.
Critical Bolt Torque settings
Drawbar
• Tow eye, M16 Cap Screws, torque to 200 N.m
Load Cell
• M24 x 70 Hex head grade 10.9 bolts, torque to 822 N.m
• M24 x 110 Hex head grade 8.8 bolts, torque to 600 N.m
Axle load Cell
• M24 X 70 Cap Screws grade torque to 12.9 950 N.m
• M24 x110 Hex head grade 8.8 bolts, torque to 600 N.m
Axle Wheel Nuts
• M18 std torque to 269 N.m
• M20 torque to 372 N.m
Hydraulic Ram Nut
• M55 torque to 960 N.m
Brake Lever
Splined Shaft
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Joystick/ Feed Control
Controls
Name
Thumb stick up X floor feed
Thumb stick down X floor reverse
Thumb stick left
Thumb stick right
Rear bin forward
Rear bin reverse
Thumb stick button Elevator pause
Switch left
Switch right
Silage mode (auto) *
Bale mode (manual) *
* BX Models will be permanently in Bale Mode regardless of the bottom switch setting. Joystick operated as manual control only.
Connection Procedure - to be carried out with an empty machine
• Connect machine to a suitable tractor rear tow hitch or a Hustler SwiftHitch
• Connect the two larger hydraulic hoses to bank 1 of the tractor that has a detent control. Connect the two smaller hoses to bank 2 of the tractor.
• Fix the electric controller securely in the tractor cab, Connect the incab controller to the machine. Connect the controller to 12vDC power.
• Operate hydraulic bank 2 to adjust the elevator tilt angle.
• Operate hydraulic bank 1 ensuring the elevator chains are running in the correction direction to feed out.
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT.
Bale Mode
• The elevator will run continuously while bank 1 is active.
• Operating the joystick on the controller will activate the rear bin and x floor in the desired direction.
• Reverse the elevator chain direction by operating the bank 1 in reverse.
• The elevator speed may decrease when the rear bin function is active. This can be altered to the operator’s preference following the procedure in the hydraulic adjustments section of this document.
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Side Tilt Adjustments
• Support the weight of the side with a gantry crane or other suitable equipment BEFORE removing any bolts
• Remove the side adjustment bolts and washers (Do NOT remove the Pivot bolts).
• Adjust the side tilt as required using the lifting equipment, ensuring the holes in the side and floor extension line up.
• Reinstall the bolts with washers into the adjusted location
• Ensure the bolt s are tightened BEFORE removing the supporting lifting equipment
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT.
Hydraulic Adjustments
• Allen Key (Green Arrow) – System pressure. Factory setting 2050 psi = 4 turns counter-clockwise from closed (in). Approximately 5 threads out past the backing nut (red arrow). Before adjusting attach a pressure gauge to the port shown with a yellow arrow below. Fully extend the pusher ram and check the pressure reading. This must not exceed 2500psi (172 bar).
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT.
Do
• Use a tractor big enough for the job, have at least 80 Litres per minute oil flow and always drive safely to the conditions.
• Drive slowly when loaded
• Connect the drawbar to tractor via drawbar or SWIFT HITCH.
• If using a SWIFT HITCH, with the tractor and trailed unit sitting on level ground, lift the SWIFT HITCH up to make the trailed unit level.
• Ensure the trailer jack is lifted well clear of the ground so it will not hit when on uneven ground.
• We recommend a safety chain is connected from the trailer to either the SWITCH HITCH or the tractor.
• Clean the hydraulic connectors and couple to tractors hydraulic banks, Elevator tilt hoses into bank 1 and the machine into bank 2. NB when disconnecting the Tilt hoses (one with tap) always turn tap off before disconnecting and tap remain off until reconnected
• Connect the electric control and lights if fitted.
• Adjust tractors hydraulic flow to 60-80 Litres per minute.
• Check direction of elevator rotation prior to feeding.
• Load feed material in to machine.
• Ensure the sides are supported with a gantry crane or other suitable lifting equipment BEFORE removing the adjustment bolts AND while any adjustment to the tilt angle of the sides is taking place. Ensure all bolts are reinstalled and tightened BEFORE removing the support to the sides.
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT.
Do Not
• Tow this machine on a slope greater than 12deg.
• Operate the X-Floor or the Bed Storage Floor in the backward direction with material in the machine.
• Travel with the elevator down/out unless feeding out at very slow speeds’
• Actuate the control levers backward and forwards to ‘free’ the load if the floor or elevator chains become jammed. As this can cause damage to drives and hydraulics.
• Overload the machine with material.
• Use the elevator in the traveling position to feed out. Always extend the elevator out to feed. Note if the bed storage chain fails to move, extend the elevator fully so the rear flaps are out of the machine then retract into feeding position.
• Ride on any part of the machine while traveling
• Water blast the load cell head unit, load cells or junction box.
• Apply excessive material pressure on to elevator with Cross-Floor load.
• Weld on the machine with a load cells fitted.
• Leave strings in machine during or after operation.
• Overload your machine, check model specifications for correct loading capacity.
• Exceed 30Kph when loaded, and only 40Kph max when empty.
• Bring load forward compacting into feeding chamber against front fence, this will result in difficult product flow on cross floor and elevator.
• Load above sides unless on flat ground as product may fall, maximum permissible load above sides on flat ground is not more than 600mm.
• Adjust sides or remove side bolts without having the sides mechanically supported
General Issues
ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE
Elevator won’t tilt
Elevator won’t start
Elevator works but Cross Floor won’t go in one or either direction
• Hydraulic Hoses not plugged into tractor correctly
• Jammed Elevator
• Bent Ram
• Oil flow from tractor too low
• Hydraulic Hoses not plugged into tractor correctly
• Jammed Chains
• Oil flow from tractor too low
• No power at electric controller
• Jammed Chains
• Damaged wiring
• Defective Coil on valve
Elevator stall
Feed Controller does not work
Joystick Controller does not work
Weighing system
Not Working
• Oil flow, pressure from tractor too low
• Cross floor speed set to high
• Pause button presses
• Not plugged into wagon
• Damaged wiring
• No power
• Not plugged into wagon
• Damaged wiring
• No power
• Battery flat
• Out of range
• Device not connected
SOLUTION
• Clean and plug into tractor correctly
• Check for foreign objects in elevator body
• Increase oil flow to 50-80 Litres
• Replace Ram
• Clean and plug into tractor correctly
• Check for foreign objects in elevator chains
• Increase oil flow to 50-80 Litres
• Check power fuse, powerat controller
• Check for foreign objects in Cross Floor chains
• Check Controllerplugged into machine
• Check electrical cabling for damage
• Replace Coil
• Increase oil from tractor
• Adjust feed control to slow cross floor
• Release pause button
• Plug it in
• Check wiring
• Check power supply
• Plug it in
• Check wiring
• Check power supply
• Check battery voltage, should be 3.6V replace if voltage low.
• Move closer and try again
• Check settings and re connect, also check
• 31uetooth in turned on in device
Feed Control Issues (Silage Mode)
ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Too much material being feed
Not enough material being feed
• Elevator running too fast
• Feed control setting too high
• Elevator running too slow
• Feed Control setting too low
Pusher moving too fast
Pusher moving too slow
Pusher not moving
• Rear bin speed too high
• Rear bin speed too low
• Rear bin speed too low
• Pressure relief valve to low
• Decrease oil flow
• Adjust Feed Control down - Black Knob clockwise
• Increase oil flow
• Adjust Feed Control up - Black Knob counterclockwise
• Adjust Rear Floor speed down - Allen key clockwise
• Adjust Rear Floor speed up - Allen key clockwise
• Adjust Rear Floor speed up - Allen key clockwise
• Increase pressure relief - Black valve allen key counter - clockwise ( 1/4 turn at a time) Check Adjustments section of this document before adjusting
FEEDLINK SCALES & FEED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Phantom/Erratic Loads
If the Feedlink app records phantom loads, there may be an issue with the load cell(s).
1. Ensure the wagons load cell junction box cable is connected and secured to the Feedlink device.
2. Inspect all the wiring and junction box connections. Check for any cabling that is rubbed, damaged, or pinched.
3. Assuming there is a stable weight when the wagon is parked, apply weight (perhaps your body weight) to each of the cart’s load cells to ensure the scale weight goes up by the same amount no matter where weight is added on the cart. This verifies there is an equal signal from all load cells.
4. If the weight is not stable when parked, start disconnecting one load cell at a time from the junction box. This should point towards the source of the wondering signal.
5. If a faulty load cell or cable isn’t obvious, it could be a junction box issue. Check for corrosion on the circuit board or moisture inside if the junction box is an open enclosure (screw terminal) style.
Bluetooth Pairing Issues
• Ensure the app is running the latest version from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
• You are attempting to pair from the Equipment/Settings tab of the Feedlink app and not the general tablet/smartphone Bluetooth settings.
• Bluetooth is enabled on the mobile device.
• Primary Display is selected in the Settings tab when pairing the main mobile device in the grain cart. If attempting to pair a remote display, ensure that the primary display is already paired and communicating.
• There are no other mobile devices paired to the Feedlink device as the primary display.
• The device is not already listed under Paired Devices in the Equipment tab of the Feedlink app. If the device is listed, but there is no checkmark beside the cart name, tap the name to reconnect.
• The battery inside the Feedlink device is well seated with correct polarity and does not need replacing. Next to the battery terminal on the circuit board, a small light will flash once every 10 seconds if the Feedlink device is getting power. If using the power cable, inspect the cable and ensure it is secured to the Feedlink device.
• There is no moisture or corrosion on the circuit board, and all wires are connected inside the Feedlink device.
• If still unsuccessful, try the following:
• Turn Bluetooth off and then on on the mobile device (under general Bluetooth settings).
• Turn airplane mode on and then off on the mobile device.
• Restart the mobile device.
• Remove the battery, wait a full 60 seconds and then reinsert.
• Try another compatible mobile device.
REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY
Register your warranty online! Scan the QR Code to register your warranty. Or visit www.hustlerequipment.com/warranty
Follow our 3 easy steps:
1. Dealer or end user? Click which applies to you.
2. Follow the instructions and fill out the info required
3. Submit your form!
Note: The machine is NOT covered by warranty until the EUSA Product Registration form and your warranty form is completed!
MAINTENANCE LOG
This record is to stay with the instruction manual and be used as proof of upkeep should a claim be lodged. Hustler requires you to keep track of approx 12 monthly maintenance by having your service provider routinely fill out the log, or by keeping receipts of work done. Routine checks will save ongoing repair costs. Pre-season is the best time for this. Excluded items are wear parts and electric components.
Purchase Date
SERVICE
1
Machine serial number
(12-15 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE DATE)
Date of service
Number of bales / hectares sprayed
Signature and Dealer Name
SERVICE 2 (24-30 MONTHS)
Date of service
Number of bales / hectares sprayed
Signature and Dealer Name
SERVICE 3 (36-42 MONTHS)
Date of service
Number of bales / hectares sprayed
Signature and Dealer Name
SERVICE 4 (48-55 MONTHS)
Date of service
Number of bales / hectares sprayed
Signature and Dealer Name
CHECKLIST
Grease all nipples
All fastenings tight
Wear parts replaced (bushes, cables etc. are not covered items)
Secure all hoses and clamps
Drive components not wobbly
Wash down + Throughly
Inpect Machine
Chassis/boom Hairline Cracks repaired
General Inspection of construction
NOTES
FEEDOUT WAGON
NEW ZEALAND - GLOBAL HQ
Free call: 0800 487 853
Email: sales@hustlerequipment.com
After sales: 06 873 9520 1287 Omahu Road Hastings, 4153 New Zealand
