EZFEED Silage Wagon SM110 SM130 SM150 Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a HUSTLER EZFEED. 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 11-18 and troubleshooting on page 23

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 the new owner.

SPECIFICATIONS

EZFEED (SM110):

Axle: Tandem Walking Beam

Brakes Optional 2- or 4-wheel braking

Jack: 80mm 2 speed screw, with quick adjustment. Designed strong enough for use as quick hitch stand

EZFEED SM130

Axle: Tandem Walking Beam

Brakes Optional 2- or 4-wheel braking

Weigh Scales: Optional Feedlink weighing and feed management system

Joystick: In-cab Electric Control w/ Bales and Silage Model Hydraulics required: 1 double acting

wide chain/slat

2 speed screw, with quick adjustment. Designed strong enough for use as quick hitch stand

SPECIFICATIONS

EZFEED SM150

Loose Silage (load-level):

Loose Silage (heaped load):

Maximum Load:

Overall Length

Overall Width:

Overall Height/Loading Height:

Conveyor Width

Standard Tyres:

Axle: Brakes

Weigh Scales:

Floors (Bed Floor / Cross Floor):

Chains (Bed / X floor / Elevator):

Feed bars (Bed / X Floor / Elevator):

Hydraulics required:

Oil Flow Required:

Elevator width:

Jack:

500 / 45 x 22.5 Flotation Grip

Tread

Tandem Walking Beam Optional 2- or 4-wheel braking

Optional Feedlink weighing and feed management system

15mm HD Puck Board / 15mm

HD Puck Board

Twin 12,000lb Roller Chains (on all)

65 x 35 RHS / 50 x 25 RHS / 65 x 35 RHS

1 double acting

65-80l/min

2133mm wide chain/slat

80 mm 2 speed screw, with quick adjustment. Designed strong enough for use as a quick hitch stand.

The goods specified in the Instruction Manual as designed and supplied by the manufacturer is warranted against faulty workmanship and defective materials for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase

Such warranty is subject to the following conditions:

1. This warranty covers the repair or replacement of parts or machinery sold by the manufacturer and damaged as a result of the faulty workmanship or materials in such parts or machinery. It does not extend to any other loss or damage including consequential loss or damage or loss to other property or persons.

2. Without limiting the generality of paragraph 1 above, this warranty does not cover the following:

a. Travel expenses.

b. Damage caused by accident, misuse or abuse.

c. Damage to any goods which have been altered or modified by someone other than the manufacturer or its authorised agent

d. Damage or loss to the goods due to their unsuitability for any particular use or for using with any particular tractor except where such use or tractor had been specifically approved by the manufacturer.

e. Damage or loss where the fitting and installation of the goods were not carried out by the manufacturer or its authorised dealer.

f. Paint damage or wear.

g. Wear and tear where Hustler deem the product to be in a high wear environment.

3. Procedure for recovery under warranty. No loss or damage will be covered by this warranty unless the following procedure is followed by the purchaser

a. The loss or damage should be reported immediately to the dealer (who will contact the manufacturer who will advise whether it is covered by the warranty and undertake the necessary action).

“This warranty shall be interpreted according to the laws of New Zealand and the parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts of New Zealand.”

SAFETY WARNINGS

• Take EXTREME CARE when connecting the tow bar to the tractor. Ensure the tractor service brake is applied before leaving the cab. Ensure the correct size drawbar pin and/or Swift Hitch is used. Ensure a correctly sized tractor is used to operate the wagon.

• 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 hydraulic parts heat up during operation, DO NOT TOUCH. Whilst the machine is in operation persons should not be near to or touch these components.

• ALL persons must be kept well clear of machine in operation. Only the operator should be within 5 metres of the machine during operation.

• STAY WELL CLEAR of the break-away tail door of the machine during operation and whilst loaded which may pop open without warning.

• NO persons should be in/on or near the machine whilst it is in motions or during operation. If clearing product from the wagon, ALWAYS turn off the tractor and disconnect the hydraulic hoses.

• 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.

• ALWAYS lift the tow bar to the correct height specified in the ‘Operating Instruction’.

SAFETY WARNINGS

• 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 tyre pressures are kept at the recommended amount. Check the tyre pressures weekly or even daily in highuse situations. Refer to the maintenance guide for recommended pressures.

• ENSURE the trailer jack is lifted high enough to clear the ground when driving over uneven ground.

• TAKE CARE while doing maintenance for any sharp points in the machine, especially around the feed bars.

• DO NOT tow the machine on public roads without ensuring it conforms to local laws. Hustler sells an optional road safety kit which includes Brake, Indicator, and Side Marker Lights, however, it is up to the operator to ensure this meets local laws.

• 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.

WARNING!

BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE, ENSURE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF AND NO ONE IS NEAR THE HYDRAULIC CONTROLS

MAINTENANCE

(also do this before initial operation)

• Grease all (20) grease points, grease the swivel hitch regularly.

• Check and adjust all conveyor and elevator chains. The cross floor should be just lifted of the return rail underneath the centre of the cross floor. Elevator chain should be just hanging below catcher, between 5 and no more than 10mm between roller and return rail

• 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. If fitted.

• Regularly check the machine for signs of wear, stress or damage. Ensure any parts are repaired/replaced if needed

• Rear Floor Gearbox Oil Level use SAE 90 gear oil. 3.9 Litre from empty.

MAINTENANCE

(also do this before initial operation)

Roll Chain Maintenance: Roller chain needs to be oiled regularly to ensure you get the optimum lifespan out of them. Waste oil is sufficient but for optimum lifespan, “Chain Bar” oil is recommended. Our recommended oiling schedule:

• Every 100hrs of operation if feeding Hay & Silage.

• Every 50hrs if adding supplement or feeding corrosive products.

• Before the machine is parked up for any extended period, more than a week.

Chains are to be thoroughly oiled immediately after washing.

HYDRAULIC ADJUSTMENTS

Hydraulic Adjustments

This section is an explanation of what each adjustment does. For setup instructions & defaults, refer to the Hydraulic Setup Pages following.

Green Dial - Arrow A – Feed Rate (Load Sensing Pressure). Turn clockwise to increase the amount of feed the bed floor is putting onto the elevator. When feeding really sticky/wet/heavy loads, reduce this rate.

Arrow B – Rear Floor Speed. Turn the Allen key counterclockwise to increase the rear floor speed. Factory Setting: 1 turn and 5 flats (300°) counter-clockwise from closed (in).

Silver Dial – Arrow C – Cross Conveyor speed adjustment. Factory Setting: Fully counter-clockwise (slow), turn clockwise to increase speed.

Manual Side Shift

Allen Key - Arrow D – System pressure. Factory setting: 2050 psi = 4 turns counter-clockwise from closed (in).

ONLY TO BE SET BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS!

This should never need to be adjusted. Before adjusting attach a pressure gauge to the port shown with Arrow F below. Fit valve, gauge and turn valve off. Run the machine and check the pressure reading. This must not exceed 2500psi (172 bar).

Automatic Side Shift

Allen Key - Arrow G & H – Dictates pressure required for cross floor direction change Factory Setting: 2000psi

• Tail Gate Latch Adjustment Factory set to 30mm thread as shown, if gate open to easily tighten spring tension untill required tension is obtained

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 slighty 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

Splined Shaft

• Tow eye M16 Cap Screws, torque to 316NM

Load Cell

• M24 X 70 Hex head grade 10.9 bolts, torque to 914NM

• M24 x 110 Hex head grade 8.8 bolts, torque to 640NM

Axle load Cell

• M24 X 70 Cap Screws grade torque to 12.9 1066NM

• M24 x 110 Hex head grade 8.8 bolts, torque to 640NM

Axle Wheel Nuts

• M18 std torque to 269NM

• M20 torque to 372NM

Brake Lever

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

Connecting the Wagon onto Tractor.

• Connect the drawbar eye to the Tractor tow pin or quick hitch if using one.

• Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor

• Connect the lights plug (if lights are fitted on the wagon) to the tractor

Loading the Wagon

• Ensure the tail door is latched shut

• Fill the rear portion of the wagon with silage or feed

Storage

• The machine can be stored outside as long as the bonnet is kept closed to keep the weather out.

• Do not leave silage or feed sitting in the wagon for too long – it may compost or even get hot in the sun and potentially catch fire.

• After sitting for a while, especially outside, ensure that the chains and axles etc are greased as they can become very dry. Perform maintenance checks when bringing the machine out of storage.

Do

• Use a tractor big enough for the job, has 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.

• 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. Best to break up bulky product to help with smooth flow of product when feeding out.

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT.

Do Not

• Tow this machine on a slope greater than 12deg.

• 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.

• Ride on the drawbar.

• Water blast the load cell head unit, load cells or junction box.

• Apply excessive material pressure on to elevator.

• Weld on the machine with a load cells fitted.

• Leave strings in machine during or after operation

• Load above sides unless on flat ground as product may fall, maximum permissible load above sides on flat ground is not more than 600mm.

• Overload your machine, check model specifications for correct loading capacity.

• Exceed 30Kph when loaded, and only 40Kph max when empty.

Manual Side Shift

Automatic Side Shift

HYDRAULIC SETUP

Overview

Your EzFeed Silage wagon can be configured in two ways: Series or Parallel circuit.

Before making any adjustments, you need to check your machine is set to the correct mode.

The default factory setting for all machines is Series. This will work for any situation with most tractors that deliver at least 50lpm and 2500psi. (Machines produced prior to Dec 2022 were set to Parallel from factory. These are recommmended to be run in Series as per these guidelines.)

The only reason to change to Parallel mode is if you want to feed product out at a faster rate than is possible with Series mode, and have a tractor capable of producing very high oil flow (65-80L) at the desired operating RPM.

Setting the Ezfeed to Series or Parallel Mode

You will place a hydraulic hose in the port that relates to the mode you want to run in, and a bung in the other one. Parallel Setup Series

Parrallel Series Setup (default)

HYDRAULIC SETUP & ADJUSTMENT

How to Setup the EZFEED SM Dials to Factory Settings

1. Setting the Bed Floor Adjustment Dial (Black Dial B).

a. Using a 5/32 Allen Key (for all adjustments), undo the nut, and wind the adjustment all the way in, then back out 1 turn and 5 flats (300°).This is equivalent to 6rpm at the shaft of the bed floor gearbox.

b. Lock the lock nut using a 9/16 spanner.

2. Setting the Cross Floor Speed Adjustment Dial (Silver Dial C)

a. Wind the adjustment right in using the allen key.

b. Wind the nut in loosely.

c. Screw the Silver Dial onto the thread, and lock it against the nut.

d. Wind the dial all the way out by hand.

3. Setting the Load Sensing Adjustment Dial (Green Dial A).

a. Loosen the adjustment nut, wind the adjustor all the way in (Clockwise) using the Allen key, then out 4 turns. Ensure the adjustor does not move for the rest of the steps! TIP: Leave the Allen key in the adjustor while you do this.

b. Place the arrow indicator on the thread, and wind the nut in by hand until there is 6mm thread sticking out

c. Screw the Green Dial onto the thread. Ensure the arrow head is resting on the max position stopper. Wind the dial in the rest of the way and lock it up against the nut. Ensure the allen key has not moved.

MACHINE SETUP IN SERIES MODE

In Series mode, the default settings for the dials should work fine right away in most cases. (refer to dial setup pages above)

Common adjustments in this mode:

• Cross floor speed – adjust this faster if you need to eject the material further, i.e. into a bunker.

• Feed rate adjustment – you can use this dial to adjust the amount of product you feed out per second.

• Increase this for feeding lighter material at a quicker rate, or decrease it for heavier/wet material or to feed at a slower rate. If the elevator is stalling or jamming, decrease this adjustment.

NOTE! Parallel Mode is requires more fine tuning than Series mode and must only be used for tractors that can deliver very high oil flows at operation rpm (65-80lpm)

In Parallel Mode, the default settings the dials are set to are a starting point - this must be then customised to suit the tractor.

Customisating Settings

When PDing/testing the machine, it is highly likely that the tractor/ test bed will not have enough oil flow at idle to run all floors. You will need to test the machine on the customer’s tractor at operating rpm with at least 60lpm

• Begin with the wagon empty

• Set your tractor running at operating rpm (not idle) Ensure sufficient oil flow (remember to adjust your oil flow settings in the tractor).

• If the bed floor and elevator failed to operate, adjust the Twin Feed Speed Adjustment Dial (Silver Dial - Arrow C) counter clockwise (out) 1 turn and retest. Repeat until the other chains begin operating.

• If only the elevator failed to operate, adjust the Bed Floor Speed Adjustment Dial (Black Dial – Arrow B) clockwise (in) 1/8 turn and retest. Repeat until the elevator begins operating.

From this point, it is recommended you run some loads of feed through the wagon and check correct operation. Use the Hydraulic Adjustment page for reference on what dials to adjust.

CROSSFLOOR CHAIN TENSIONING GUIDE

Warning! Ensure hydraulic hoses are disconnected before starting. Be careful of pinched fingers!

1. Does the machine have hydraulic side shift on the crossfloor conveyor? If yes, proceed to Step 3. If not, continue to Step 2. (Identifiable by ram fitted under RH side of crossfloor.)

2. Loosen the 2 front slide bolts:

3. Slide the crossfloor all the way the left of the machine either manually or using the sideshift ram if fitted. If moving it manually, you may need a fair bit of force if it is sticky – a loadstrap on the driveshaft will help shift it.

CROSSFLOOR CHAIN TENSIONING GUIDE

4. Loosen the two adjustor clamp bolts at the LH side of the machine. (Third bolt in as shown)

5. Loosen the slide clamp bolts on the RH side of the crossfloor (1x front and 1x rear)

6. Loosen the lock nut, and wind the nut to extend the adjustor and tighten the chain. (the adjustor pivot bolt doesn’t need loosening).

7. Tighten the adjustors on both sides evenly until the chain hangs 5-10mm above the guide plate as shown by dimension A.

8. If possible, we recommend test run cross floor to ensure smooth operation.

9. Follow Steps 6-2 in reverse order to tighten bolts, and move the crossfloor back to your preferred operating position.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

General Issues ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Elevator won’t start

Elevator works but Cross Floor won’t go in one or either direction

Elevator works but rear floor won’t go

• Hydraulic Hoses not plugged into tractor correctly

• Jammed Chains

• Oil flow from tractor too low

• Broken Drive

• Leaking Hose

• Feed Control pressure set incorrectly

• Jammed rear floor chains

• Overloaded

• Rear Floor speed set to low

• Disengage hydraulics

• Clean and plug into tractor correctly

• Check for foreign objects in elevator chains

• Increase oil flow to 50-80 Litres

• Check motor and drive coupling

• Check hoses for leaks

• Adjust and set correctly, see above in the manual

• Check for foreign objects in Rear floor chains

• Remove some product

• Adjust floor speed setting

• Disengage hydraulics

Cross floor won’t stop

Elevator stall

Weighing system not Working

• Oil flow, pressure from tractor too low

• Rear floor speed set to high

• Pause button pressed

• Overloaded

• Battery flat or power cable disconnected

• Out of range

• Device not connected

Too much material being feed

• Feed Control setting too high

• Increase oil from tractor

• Adjust feed control to slow Rear floor

• Release pause button

• Remove some product

• Check battery voltage, should be 3.6V replace if voltage low

• Connect optional power cable

• Move closer and try again

• Check settings and re connect

• Bluetooth in turned on in device

• Decrease oil flow

• Adjust Feed Control down

General Issues Cont.

ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Not enough material being feed

Rear Floor not moving

Rear Floor will not stop

Rear floor moving too fast

Rear floor moving too slow

Rear floor not moving

• Feed Control setting too low

• Feed Control setting too low

• Increase oil flow

• Adjust Feed Control up

• Adjust Feed Control up

• Feed Control setting too high

• Adjust Feed Control down

• Rear bin speed too high

• Rear bin speed too low

• Rear bin speed too low

• Pressure relief valve to low

• Adjust Rear Floor speed downAllen 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!

Elevator slows down or stops when the pusher is moving

• Rear bin speed too high

• Adjust Rear Floor speed downAllen key clockwise

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 ____________________

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

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

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