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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a HUSTLER LOADMAX FLATBED TRAILER. 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 …., routine servicing on page …., operating instructions on page .,… and troubleshooting on page ….
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
Flatbed FX116
Round Bales (single layer 5’ x 6’ / 4’ x 5’): 10 / 14
Round Bales (double layer 5’ x 6’ / 4’ x 5’): 18/26
Squares (up to 8’ long, single layer 4’ x 4’ / 3’ x 4’): 6 /12
Squares (double layer 4’ x 4’ x 8’ / 3’ x 4’ x 6’): 12 / 16
Maximum load: 16000 kg / 35274 lb
Overall Width: 2500 mm / 98.4 in
Overall Length: 9400 mm / 370 in
Deck height: 1280 mm / 50.3 in
Deck length: 7600 mm / 299.2 in
Headboard height: 900 mm / 35.4 in
Tare weight:
3920 lg / 8642 lb
Standard tyres: 500/50 x 22.5
Axle: Tandem load-sharing spring suspension axle
Brakes: Twin braking axle
Jack: . 80mm / 3.1 in 2-speed screw, with quick adjustment. Designed strong enough for use as a quick hitch stand
Towing Eye: 50mm / 2 in swiveling forged eye
WARRANTY
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.
WARNINGS
• Take EXTREME CARE when connecting the trailer to the hitch of a tractor. Ensure the tractor handbrake is applied before leaving the cab. Ensure the correct size hitch pins are used.
• Inspect the LOADMAX for damage or wear BEFORE each use. ENSURE the HANDBRAKE is working correctly and the BRAKES are fully engaging. If the handbrake fails, it could cause the machine to roll away from its parked position.
• 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 meters of the machine during operation.
• Watch CAREFULLY for when driving for over-width and tail/frontswing 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.
• When LOADMAX is not being used, ensure it is stored securely on a flat surface.
• Be careful of pinch points around the suspension drawbar as this will move during routine operation. DO NOT run any lines through the openings above and below the suspension drawbar. Keep hands clear at all times.
• If the LOADMAX 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 trailer at any time.
• ALWAYS lift the trailer to the correct height specified in the ‘Operating Instruction’ section before towing a trailed unit.
• Take EXTREME CARE when moving the trailer over uneven or sloped ground. The angle changes the balance point and could tip the vehicle over. The tractor and attachment/machine manufacturer capacity and angle ratings must be adhered to.
• NO alteration or modification is to be done on this trailer unless undertaken or authorised by Hustler. All unauthorised modifications will void warranty.
• KEEP CLEAR of moving handbrake or suspension components. They may pinch a hand or fingers.
• REGULARLY check the trailer for signs of wear, stress, or damage.
• ENSURE any parts are repaired/replaced if needed.
• It is for the operator to check the law of their country/state regarding carrying or towing any attachment or machine.
• Ensure the headboards 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 headboards is taking place. Ensure all bolts are reinstalled and tightened BEFORE removing the support to the sides.
• 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 (19) grease points and grease the swivel hitch regularly, if fitted.
• After 10 hours of operation check suspension shock pins and clips, check for oil leaks, loose bolts. Check wheel bearings are tight, wheel nuts are tight.
• During routine servicing check wheel bearings.
• Check for damaged electrical wiring around the drawbar / tractor area.
• In a salty atmosphere keep grease/oil on the moving items, front and rear headboards.
• Regularly check the machine for signs of wear, stress, or damage. Ensure any parts are repaired/replaced if needed.
• Grease all grease points prior to long term storage.
• Regularly check hydraulic hoses for wear or damage and replace or repair as needed.
Critical bolt torques (drawbar tow eye, wheel nuts, suspension drawbar
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
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 connector and couple to tractors hydraulic bank. NB when disconnecting the hose always make sure deck is fully lowered first.
• Connect lights if fitted.
• Adjust tractors hydraulic flow to 60-80 Litres per minute.
• Load material onto trailer. Concentrate the load near to the axle position, if part load, position load cantered above axle.
• Apply the trailers handbrake prior to disconnecting trailer from tractor.
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT
• Tow this machine on a slope greater than 12deg.
• Overload the machine.
• Ride on any part of the machine while traveling.
• Overload your machine, check model specifications for correct loading capacity.
• Exceed 30Kph when loaded, and only 40Kph max when empty.
• Disconnect from tractor without engaging trailer handbrake.
Connecting the trailer 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 to the trailer) to the tractor.
Loading the trailer.
• Ensure the trailer handbrake is applied if removing the trailer from the tractor.
• Adjust headboard angle to suit the bale size/type you are loading onto the trailer.
• Load bales carefully, making sure not to stack bales higher than 2 layers.
Hand Brake
To Engage the handbrake, pull the handbrake handle away from the headboard, actuating the ratchet mechanism, until the front brake rams have been engaged.
Release the handbrake through pushing the handbrake handle towards the headboard until the ratchet mechanism releases.
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT.
The headboard weighs 100kgs. Ensure the weight of the headboard has been taken off the adjustment bolts prior to removing any adjustment bolts. Do this by slightly lifting the headboard using a strop and gantry crane, front end loader or other lifting machine.
To change the angle of the headboard, remove the top headboard adjustment bolt and proceed to change the angle of the headboard by manipulating the gantry crane or other lifting machine. Once the desired headboard angle has been achieved, replace the top adjustment bolts, and tighten the nuts. Make sure to remove all lifting equipment.
remove these 2 bolts.
adjust headboard to desired angle
To remove the headboard, complete the above and then remove the bottom headboard bolt. When lifting the headboard away from the trailer please note that the headboard must be first pulled horizontally away from the trailer, and then can be lifted.
Pull headboard out, then up.
Attach lifting rope. Remove these bolts
Brake adjustments:
Brakes are preset 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 refit on the next spline. If this is still not enough adjustment, then repeat until appropriate adjustment has been reached.
Critical bolt torque settings: Drawbar
• Tow eye, M16 cap screws, torque to 200 Nm.
• Axle wheel nuts
• M18 std torque to 269 Nm.
• M20 torque to 372 Nm.
Suspension cylinder adjustments:
• The drawbar suspension cylinder is pressurized with 45 bar of nitrogen from factory. You may adjust this setting if you are regularly carrying heavier or lower loads. Over time this cylinder may become to sag due to standard pressure losses. Pressurization must be undertaken while the shock is fully extended, and appropriate nitrogen shock filling equipment is to be used.
Brake Lever
TROUBLE SHOOTING
ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Handbrake not engaging
• Dirt in handbrake mechanism
• Remove dirt
Suspension drawbar bottomed out
Handbrake not engaging
• Trailer overloaded
• Remove load from trailer
• Handbrake cable snapped
• Replace handbrake cable
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
FX116
LOADMAX
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
