Dear Customer,
Welcome to the Hustler family!
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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 LM105/LX105/LX104
BALEFEEDER. Please read through this manual as it contains important information which you need to know.
Please take special note of the warnings on page 4-5, routine servicing on page 6 and trouble-shooting on page 11.
Correctly maintained and operated this machine will give many years of service. If 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Pressure:
2250 - 3000 PSI.
Flow:
25 - 60 Litres/minute (our recommended minimum flow is 25 Litres/ minute)
Hydraulic Requirements:
1 x set of double acting hydraulics.
Tractor size:
Large enough to safely handle the LX105 bale feeder (500 kg’s) and 1 bale up to 1250kgs.
WARRANTY (LM105/LX105/LX104 Bale feeder)
The goods specified in the Instruction Manual as designed and supplied by the Manufacturer are 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.”
WARNINGS
• Take EXTREME CARE when connecting the bale feeder to the three-point linkage of a tractor or carrier frame of a telehandler. Ensure the tractor/telehandler handbrake is applied before leaving the cab.
• The main frame MUST be correctly latched onto the three-point linkage frame before lifting the bale feeder off the ground.
• ALL persons and animals must be keep WELL CLEAR of the machine in operation and when traveling.
• Shut off the tractor BEFORE trying to clear feed material or cut strings/ net from anywhere around the machine.
• Watch CAREFUL when driving for over-width and tail-swing when traveling through gateways or near objects or people.
• When feeder is not being used, ensure children CANNOT play on or near the machine.
• 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.
• 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 by Hustler or its authorised dealer. This will void the warranty.
• Vehicle MUST be operated at low speed when bale feeder is attached. Must be kept low the ground when traveling on a front loader or telehandler.
• DO NOT use for transporting anything other than a bale
• KEEP CLEAR of moving feed bars and chain these may pinch causing severe injury.
• KEEP CLEAR of feed bars. These have sharp points which are needed for teasing the bale.
• ENSURE drive coupling covers are in place. KEEP CLEAR of the drive coupling as hands or clothing may get caught
• ENSURE the rear fence is securely fastened when feeding on hill country, this stops the bale from falling out the back of the feeder.
• ENSURE operator is familiar with the auto latch system. When the bale feeder is lowered to the ground whatever machine it is attached to, the three-point linkage will separate from the mainframe. It is important to remember this when lifting the bale feeder into or off a transport truck/trailer. See Operating Instructions section for more.
• Take EXTREME CARE when driving or feeding on hill country that the bale does not roll out of the feed chamber. Optional side bars are available from your local Hustler dealer.
• ENSURE the tyne points are touching the ground when the threepoint linkage unit is attached to a tractor/telehandler and not in use or motion.
• ENSURE the three-point linkage unit is latched to the main frame of the bale feeder when disconnected from a tractor/telehandler.
• KEEP CLEAR of moving latch hook and sliding feet They are needed to unlatch the bale feeder from the three-point linkage unit and may cause pinch point.
• Take EXTREME CARE when driving on hill country with the bale feeder attached. Avoid traversing any slopes steeper than 12° as this may cause tractor/telehandler to roll over, resulting in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• When the machine is freighted in a shipping container, ensure correct assembly procedure is followed. See ‘CHAIN FEEDER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS’ attached to the machine.
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 points regularly.
• These are:
• 4x main shaft bearings (do not over grease).
• 2x drive couplings
• All friction surfaces of mechanical latch mechanism
• Inside the hook latch contact surface
• Keep the 2 drive chains oiled. Use non-tacky black or brown chain lube monthly.
• After the first 10 hours of operation check all bolts and grub screws are tight.
• During routine servicing check that the grub screws and bolts are tight.
• Ensure the chain tension is checked regular. It can be tightened by adjusting the four tensioners evenly. See adjustments section for more
• Check the linkage mounting bolts are tight at all times. Depending on the mounting bracket this may be three point linkage brackets or loader /telehandler mounting brackets.
• Ensure bale tyne tightness is regularly checked. Tynes should be tightened to 700 Newton meters. This is equal to applying 70 KGs to a one-meter bar.
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.
