Mounted Chainless Bale Feeder CH20004
Original Instruction
IMPORTANT Read this manual before operation HUSTLER EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Dear Customer, Welcome to the Hustler family! We’re delighted to know that we can make a difference in your operation and would love to take this opportunity while you’re reading this instruction manual to say a special THANK YOU for purchasing a Hustler! 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
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CONTENTS
Introduction.......................................................................................3 Important...........................................................................................3 Specifications...................................................................................4 Warranty ....................................................................................... 5-6 Warnings....................................................................................... 7-8 Maintenance.....................................................................................9 Operational Instructions...................................................... 10-13 Adjustments................................................................................... 14 Options..................................................................................... 15-18 Trouble Shooting.................................................................... 19-20 Register Your Warranty .............................................................. 21 Maintenance Log ......................................................................... 22
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a HUSTLER CH20004 BALEFEEDER. Please read through this manual as it contains important information which you need to know. Please take special note of the safety warnings on page 5, routine servicing on page 7, operating instructions on page 8 and troubleshooting on page 14. Correctly maintained and operated this machine will give many years of service. Should you have any questions please contact the dealer who supplied 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 Bale size round: 1200 x 1200 (4’ X 4’) Bale size square: All sizes. Over 6’ long requires optional platform extension. Weight Capacity: 1000kg (2755 lb) Bale Capacity: 1 bale Unit weight: 490kg Tractor size: Large enough to safely handle the bale feeder and 1 bale (1000 kg maximum bale capacity) Hydraulics required: 2 x double-acting 2250-3000 psi (155-206 bar), 1260 litres/min (8- 16 gal/min) – we recommend restricting flow to 25 L/min MAXIMUM. Loading: Rope release hook mechanism Size (Lx W x H): 1870 x 2512 x 1860mm (74 x 99 x 73”) Options: • Wiper Extension / Side Chute CH2 • Platform extension CH2
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WARRANTY
(CH20004 Bale Feeder)
The long-term cover you’ll probably never need. At Hustler, we believe in delivering products that exceed the highest standards of performance and durability. We test our products harder than anyone else to ensure it meets the Hustle Muscle standard before it hits the market. However, we’re all human! We understand that defects can happen, and that’s why we offer a seamless and hassle-free warranty experience. We call it Achieve More Everyday™.
No Fine Print. No Hassle. NO BULL. Our Warranty is 100% Backed by Hustler. 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. For model years 2022 and older, please refer to our previous country-specific warranty period, as outlined on our website. To enjoy the benefits of our warranty, simply register your Hustler equipment online at hustlerequipment.com/warranty and ensure that servicing or warranty claims are processed through an authorised Hustler Dealership (original proof of purchase is required). If you haven’t registered your Hustler yet, you can easily do so before making a warranty claim. Exclusions: •
Puckboard floors are covered for 10 years, except for fading and conditions caused by excessive ultraviolet light (UV) or outdoor exposure.
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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:
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Hydraulic components – hose, valve blocks, motors, gearboxes & rams
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Chains & bars
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Electronics – load cells, Feedlink units, joysticks, controllers, lights, looms, solenoids, GPS systems.
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Bearings, shafts & sprockets
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Jack stands
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Drive couplers
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Grease line
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Axles, hubs
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Tynes
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Other components
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Paint and finish are covered for 1 year (normal wear-and-tear from general use is not covered).
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Wearing parts are covered against damage due to manufacturing defects for the original purchaser, but not for normal wear, consumption, or expiration. These include: •
Batteries
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Filters
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Tires
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Towing eyes or pins
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Bushes
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Wear pads
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Brake pads
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Chain slides / guides
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Labour is covered for all warranty repair travel time, but mileage is excluded.
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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.
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Consequential damage is not covered, including continued use of the product after any defect became apparent to the user.
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Damage due to modifications or alterations made to the product.
It’s as simple as that. No fine print, just straightforward warranty coverage you can rely on.
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WARNINGS • Take EXTREME CARE when connecting the bale feeder to the threepoint linkage of a tractor or carrier frame of a telehandler. Ensure the tractor/telehandler handbrake is applied before leaving the cab. • If the bale feeder is stationary mounted or on a pickup/truck/ute deck, ensure it is SECURELY FASTENED. • ENSURE the latch hooks are latched when transporting the bale feeder, whether it’s connected to a tractor/telehandler or on a trailer. • ALL persons must be kept well clear of machine in operation. Only the operator should be within 3 metres of the machine during operation. • Shut off the tractor or oil supply BEFORE trying to clear feed material or cut strings / net anywhere from around the machine. • Watch CAREFULLY when driving for over-width and tail-swing when travelling through gateways or near objects or people. • When feeder is not being used, ensure children CANNOT play or slide on the platform. • 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 machine at ANY time. • ALWAYS lift the platform to recommended initial rounds/square feeding position when travelling regardless of with or without a bale. • Take EXTREME CARE when lifting the feeder on a front loader, telehandler or skid steer loader as this changes the balance point and could tip the vehicle over. • NO alteration or modification is to be done on this machine unless undertaken or authorised by Hustler. Otherwise this will void warranty.
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WARNINGS CONT. • Vehicle MUST be operated at low speed over even ground when the bale feeder is attached. It must be kept as low as practical to the ground when traveling on a loader or telehandler. • Take EXTREME CAUTION when driving the vehicle on non-level ground, with the balefeeder attached. Do not exceed 15 degrees’ side slope when attached to the 3-point linkage of a tractor. • KEEP CLEAR of moving feed platform and pivot mechanism. DO NOT use for transporting anything other than a bale. • KEEP CLEAR of feed rotors. These have sharp points which are needed for teasing the bale. • ENSURE chain covers are in place when the machine is operating. Chain may cause pinch point. • KEEP CLEAR of bale tynes when the linkage frame is not connected to the mainframe. • REGULARLY check the machine for signs of wear, stress or damage. ENSURE any parts are repaired/replaced if needed. • ENSURE the platform lift arm is completely lowered before engaging the linkage frame with the feed unit.
WARNING! BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE, ENSURE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF AND NO ONE IS NEAR THE HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
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MAINTENANCE (also do this before initial operation) • Grease all points regularly. • These are: o 4x main drum bearings (remove white covers, do not over-grease). o 2x platform pivot bearings (do not over-grease). o Grease point on linkage frame pivot. o Ram base and spear pivots o Moving parts on the latching mechanism. (these need to slide freely for the latch to work). o All points of contact between the linkage frame and main frame. i.e. hooks, latches, platform lift pin. • Keep the 2 drive chains oiled. Use non-tacky black or brown chain lube monthly. • After the first 10 hours of operation check tynes, all bolts and grub screws are tight. • During routine servicing check that the grub screws and bolts are tight. • In a salty atmosphere keep grease on parts that are likely to rust. i.e. pins and cylinder shaft. • Regularly check the machine for signs of wear, stress or damage. Ensure any parts are repaired/replaced if needed. • If the short chain is replaced or removed, • Ensure feed drums are timed correctly as shown.
Note: Top drum tooth should be flush with the centre of the bottom drum star radius. These flats should line up on each set when timed correctly. This is very critical, one tooth out on the sprocket will cause the feed to jam in the wiper panel.
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OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS Connecting bale feeder onto tractor/telehandler etc. • Connect hitch (3-point linkage/loader/telehandler) to Chainless CH20004 series bale feeder. • With the tractor and Chainless CH20004 sitting on level ground adjust the top link so the pin is halfway along the slot. • Connect the hoses so that: • Lever 1 – lifts platform. (2 small hoses.) • Lever 2 - rotors feed out. (2 large hoses.) • The hydraulic flow rate should turn the top rotor 1 turn/2-3 seconds. Many high flow rate tractors have an adjustable control. Use this to reduce the flow to the required rate. If there is no flow adjustment, simply operate the tractor at low rpm. • Some bales are just plain difficult for any feeder; however, the Chainless series will generally feed these out. They will take a little patience and may need the rotors to be reversed 1-2 turns then forward again. • The hydraulic flow should actuate the platform at a smooth, controlled rate, not too jerky or sudden. • Familiarise yourself with the hydraulic controls on the machine. Connecting/Disconnecting the Linkage frame from the feed unit.
CH20004 Disconnecting • • • • •
To disconnect, simply stop the tractor/telehandler from moving. Lower the feed platform fully down. Lower the complete machine onto the ground. Pull the rope to activate the rope release mechanism. Watch the latch hooks lift, then drive away leaving the mainframe on the ground (if the hooks don’t release see the troubleshooting section for help).
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• When reconnecting the linkage frame to the feed unit ensure the platform lift arm is completely lowered. • Then simply align the bale tynes on the linkage frame with the guide cones on the feed unit. • Once the tynes have started to engage, adjust the linkage arm height so the linkage frame remains level. • Insert the tynes until you hear the hooks click and see them relatch. • Lift the bale feeder off the ground and raise the platform to your desired feeding position. • Go feeding.
Loading Bales Wrapped Bales • For loading wrapped bales - first remove the plastic wrap only. DO NOT remove string or net-wrap at this stage. • With the platform fully down, using Hustler SOFTHANDS or bale spikes lift the bale so lift the bale over the platform. v • Remove the net from the bale. • With the net removed finish lowering the bale onto the platform..
Hay/Straw Bales • Using Hustler SOFTHANDS or bale spikes lift the bale over the platform. • For hay/straw bales with strings, lower the bale right down onto the platform then remove the strings. • Knots may be hard to pull out - using a small stick as a grip makes it easier. If they are net wrapped, the bale will need unwrapping before lowering right onto the platform. • Strings can be cut next to the drums then fold over the bale and tied onto the underside of the platform. The strings can be removed after the bale is feed out.
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Transporting • Lift the platform up to the recommended initial feeding position to cradle the bale securely against the rotors while travelling. • Ensure the platform is lifted to the Round/Squares bale position even when travelling without a bale. (Machine may un-hook when platform is down.)
Feeding Out Round Bales • Keep the platform at the recommended ‘ROUNDS’ position - then operate the rotors (using lever 2) to start feeding out. • As the bale is fed out and the diameter reduces, raise the platform (using lever 1) to keep the bale against the rotors. • Getting the bale turning is the secret to successful feeding out. The higher the platform, the better the chance of turning - even the most odd shaped bales.
Square Bales • Lift platform to recommended position shown by decal on the machine. • When ready to feed, operate the rotors (using lever 2) to start feeding either one ‘biscuit’ at a time or intermittently. • Most silage bales will tease out nicely. However some hay or straw bales won’t, especially if they were wet when baled. If several ‘biscuits’ are coming off together, lower the platform slightly and/ or reverse the rotors 1 turn then forward 4 turns, reverse, forward, continue. • Near the end of the bale, lift the platform to help the last bit feed.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING General Issues ISSUE Bales not staying in the feeder
The chains won’t turn
POSSIBLE CAUSE •
Feed bars turning too fast
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Slow down the feed bars they don’t need to turn fast
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Feeding on hill country
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Purchase an optional side bar kit from your nearest Hustler dealer
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A string still left in the bale, wrapping around the shaft causing it to jam
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Remove the string
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Lubricate chain - see Maintenance secti on
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Check hydraulic pressuresee Specification section for recommended pressure
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Feed bale out the other side so it unrolls correctly or pick up feeder from the other end
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Bend feed teeth to a more aggressive angle forwards
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Chains may need lubricating Hydraulic pressure to low
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Chain tensioner is to tight
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Bale on the feeder ‘backwards’
Bale rotates but will not feed
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Safety strap is holding the latch mechanism in safe position
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Remove the safety strap from the bale feeder- Strap is located on the tractor/ telehandler side of the three-point linkage unit
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Fine chopped bale
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Remove the covering Just before lowering the bale onto the platform.
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For very difficult bales, lower bale onto platform and remove the covering around the bale where you can, and collect the rest afterwards.
Three-point linkage unit doesn’t disconnect from the mainframe
Bale starts falling apart after removing the plastic or the net wrap, even when I try removing it carefully.
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SOLUTION
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT. Tyne Installation: When installing tynes in the 3PTL frame, please ensure the bale tynes are installed with the I Beam Profile standing upright like this:
Correct Way
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Don’t install like this:
Incorrect Way
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ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING WIPER PANEL • Wiper Panel must be set up as close to the top drum as possible. (this reduces any build-up in the wiper with sticky bales) • Remove front and rear plastic covers. • Loosen bolts at both ends. • Slide wiper towards the top drum, to reduce the gap to a minimum. (keep fingers away from pinch points) • Retighten bolts at both ends, (recommended torque 140Nm).
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OPTIONS
Manitou/NH Q-fit Brackets Attaches CH20004 to Manitou and New Holland Q-Fit machines. Order Code: #H00003304
MX Brackets Attaches CH20004 to MX loaders. Order Code: #7107053
Skid steer Brackets Attaches CH20004 to Skid steer machines. Order code #7107042
Kramer Brackets Attaches CH20004 to Kramer machines. Order code #H00002407
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OPTIONS Platform Extension For feeding square bales up to 8’ long. Order Code: H00005428P
Wiper Extension For feeding into a trough or over a hot wire. Order Code: CHSC
JCB 526 Tool Carrier CB Brackets Attaches CH2000 to JCB 526 tool carrier. Order Code # 7107051
Manitou/NH Brackets Attaches CH20004 to Manitou and New Holland machines. Order Code # 7207390
Matbro Loader Brackets Attaches CH20004 to Matbro loaders. Order Code # H00002408
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OPTIONS CONT.
Loader Hitch – Euro/Global Attaches to CH20004 series bale feeder to a front loader with Euro / Global hitch. Order Code #7107041
Loader Hitch – JCB 530 QF Attaches to CH20004 bale feeder to a front loader with JCB 530 hitch. Order Code #7107043
Loader Hitch – Euro 3PTL BRACKETS Allows attachment to a front end loader with EURO / global hitch, and a tractors 3PTL. Order Code #7107036
Loader Hitch – Weidemann 3006 Attaches to LX105 bale feeder to a front loader with Weidemann 3006 hitch. Order Code #7107046
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OPTIONS CONT.
Loader Hitch – Plain (Euro Plate) A plain hitch plate which loader mounts can be attached to. Order Code #7107040
Loader Hitch – Plain (Skid Plate) A plain hitch plate which loader mounts can be attached to. Order Code #7107047
Loader Hitch – Plain (JCB Plate) A plain hitch plate which loader mounts can be attached to. Order Code #7107048
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TROUBLE SHOOTING General Issues ISSUE Bales coming over the drums
Feed ‘jams’ in the wiper
POSSIBLE CAUSE Platform too high
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Slow down the rotors or lower the platform once the bale has started feeding.
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Super sticky bale
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Wiper not adjusted correctly
Reverse the rotors (no more than 3 revolutions) and then forward again.
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Feed rotors not timed correctly
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Lift the platform, so the bale only touches the top drum, not the bottom drum.
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See WIPER PANEL ADJUSTMENT section to set up wiper position.
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See MAINTENANCE section to time the feed rotors.
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Remove the covering Just before lowering the bale onto the platform.
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For very difficult bales, lower bale onto platform and remove the covering around the bale where you can, and collect the rest afterwards.
• Bale starts falling apart after removing the plastic or the net wrap, even when I try removing it carefully.
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SOLUTION
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Fine chopped bale
TROUBLE SHOOTING CONT. Round Bale Issues
ISSUE Bale rotates but hay will not feed.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Bale on backwards
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Simply unload the bale and pick it up from the other direction and re-load.
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Platform too low
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Rotors going too fast
The platform is not high enough.
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The higher the platform the more weight of the bale is on the rotors. It may be too late if it has taken a ‘gouge’ out of the bale. Remove the bale and try again. NOTE: Fine chopped bales may fall apart.
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The speed of the rotors is too fast, chewing off some hay before the bale has time to turn. Slow down the top rotor to 1 revolution every 2-3 seconds.
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If this occurs the platform should be cleaned and silicon sprayed on, as the residue can stop the bale rotating properly.
The rotors turn OK but the bale won’t revolve.
Outer layer of the bale separating from the inner layer
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Dirty Platform
Square Bale Issues
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Several biscuits coming off at once.
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The platform is too high
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Lower platform.
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Reverse the top rotors 1 turn then forward again (repeat this continually).
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If the bales are too tightly compressed you may not be able to tease them out separately.
Bale longer than 2 metres
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Purchase the optional extension kit for the platform. Order Code: 7107012
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See ADJUSTMENTS section to lift platform.
The biscuits congealed too tightly together when baled
Bales are too long for the platform.
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Biscuits not feeding very well
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Bale very tight
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Platform needs adjusting
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SOLUTION
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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!
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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 _______________________ Machine serial number_____________ SERVICE 1 (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
Drive components not wobbly
All fastenings tight
Wash down + Throughly Inpect Machine
Wear parts replaced (bushes, cables etc. are not covered items) Secure all hoses and clamps 23
Chassis/boom Hairline Cracks repaired General Inspection of construction
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