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Operational Instructions
CONNECTING SPREADER ONTO TRACTOR/TELEHANDLER etc. • When connecting the Hurricane LX104 spreader to a vehicle take extreme care to ensure of immediate personal safety and for the duration that the machine is connected to the vehicle. Read and understand the vehicles operation manual to ensure of correct fitment and secure latching. • When connected to a tractor ensure the vehicle and the Hurricane
LX104 are sitting on level ground then adjust the top link so the pin is in the centre of the slot.
• Connect the hydraulic hoses and electric controller to the vehicle.
Ensure the controller is mounted securely in the vehicles cab. • Before starting the hydraulic oil flow ensure the Spreader Control is switched to the ‘Spreader Stop’ position. • The speed of the feed drums, bedder rotor and platform can be adjusted individually, please see the ‘Adjustments’ section of this manual. • Some bales are just plain difficult for any machine, however the
Hurricane LX104 will generally spread or 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.
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With the patented snaplox auto connect/disconnect hands-free loading system, you don’t have the frustration with tugging on a rope to disconnect. • Factory setting as shown below. This is great for round bales and most square bales. (Please note these pictures are shown without the plastic platform for better understanding for the reader, it is not necessary to remove the plastic when altering the platform position). Disconnecting
• To disconnect, ensure the vehicle is stationary. • Lower the feed platform fully down. • Lower the complete machine onto the ground (feet farthest from the vehicle should touch the ground first). • Watch the latch hook lift, then drive away leaving the mainframe on the ground (if the hooks don’t release see the ‘Troubleshooting’ section for help). Connecting
• When reconnecting the linkage frame to the feed unit ensure the platform lift arm is completely lowered. (Highlighted blue for illustration.)
• Then simply align the bale tines on the linkage frame with the guide cones on the feed unit. • Once the tines have started to engage, adjust the linkage height so the linkage frame remains level. • Insert the tines until you hear the hook click and see it latch. • Lift the machine off the ground and raise the platform to the initial feeding position. It is very important to lift the platform when traveling with or without a bale, as the machine may un-hook when the platform is lowered. • Go feeding or spreading. Loading bales
Ensure the ‘Square Bale Frame’ is fitted before loading a square bale into the machine.
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 it just above the platform. • Remove the net from the bale. • With the net removed finish lowering the bale onto the platform. • Connect the machine following the ‘Connecting’ section above. • It is very important to lift the platform when traveling with or without a bale, as the machine may un-hook when the platform is lowered. 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. • Ensure all string, wrap and net is removed before operating the machine. This may come jammed in the machine causing damage. • Connect the machine following the ‘Connecting’ section above. • It is very important to lift the platform when traveling with or without a bale, as the machine may un-hook when the platform is lowered.
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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
Ensure the bedder unit is lifted fully up
Round Bales: • Keep the platform at the recommended ‘ROUNDS’ position - then operate the feed drums to start feeding out. • As the bale feeds out and the diameter reduces, raise the platform to keep the bale against the feed drums. • 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. • Connect the machine following the ‘Connecting’ section above. • It is very important to lift the platform when traveling with or without a bale, as the machine may un-hook when the platform is lowered.
Square Bales • Lift platform to recommended position. • It is recommended an ‘Even Feed Roller’ and ‘Square Bale Frame’ are fitted for square bales. (see Adjustments section of this manual for fitment) • When ready to feed, operate the activate the feed drums 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 few biscuits feed out. • Connect the machine following the ‘Connecting’ section above. • It is very important to lift the platform when traveling with or without a bale, as the machine may un-hook when the platform is lowered. Spreading
Ensure the bedder unit is securely latched down in position.
Round Bales • Ensure the platform at the recommended ‘ROUNDS’ position. • Switch the Spreader control to ‘Spreader Start’ which will start the bedder rotor. • Operate the feed drums to start feeding straw into the bedder unit. • As the bale feeds out and the diameter reduces, raise the platform to keep the bale against the feed drums. • 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. • Connect the machine following the ‘Connecting’ section above. • It is very important to lift the platform when traveling with or without a bale, as the machine may un-hook when the platform is lowered.
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Square Bales
• Lift platform to recommended position. • It is recommended an ‘Even Feed Roller’ and ‘Square Bale Frame’ are fitted for square bales. (see Adjustments section of this manual for fitment) • When ready to feed, operate the activate the feed drums to start feeding either one
‘biscuit’ at a time or intermittently. • If several ‘biscuits’ are coming off together, position the platform so only one biscuit peels off on the feed drums side of the ‘Even
Feed Roller’. • Near the end of the bale, lift the platform to help the last bit feed. • Connect the machine following the ‘Connecting’ section above. • It is very important to lift the platform when traveling with or without a bale, as the machine may un-hook when the platform is lowered.
Platform Rounds Position.
Platform Square Position.
