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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.
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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.
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
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 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!
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.
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Connecting bale feeder onto tractor/telehandler etc.
• Connect hitch (3-point linkage/loader/telehandler) to Unrolla LM105/LX105/LX104 series bale feeder.
• With the tractor and Unrolla LM105/LX105/LX104 sitting on level ground adjust the top link so the pin is halfway along the slot.
• Connect the two hydraulic hoses
• Some bales are just plain difficult for any feeder, however the Unrolla LM105/LX105/LX104 series will generally feed these out. If you experience a problem, try feeding the bale out the other side. This will unroll the bale instead of trying to pull it a part.
• Familiarise yourself with the hydraulic controls on the machine.
Loading Round Bales
• For loading wrapped bales ensure the bale is on its round, first remove the plastic wrap only.
• For loading net wrap bales – ensure the bale is on its round.
• DO NOT remove string or net-wrap at this stage.
• Lower the bale feeder to the ground, it will automatically unlatch
• Drive out from the mainframe and spear the bale as low as possible ensuring the tynes are inside the net wrap
• Lift the bale over the top of the feed chamber.
• Remove the net from the bale
• With the net removed finished lowering the bale onto the platform
• Attach the mainframe back together with the three-point linkage unit until you hear the latch ‘clack’
• Lift up and you’re ready to feed.
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT.
Feeding out Round Bales
• Ensure the machine is as level as possible, then operate the lever to start feeding out.
• Start feeding and travelling at the same time. On an older bale the material will come off thicker and quicker. Simply stop/start the chains to minimize this.
• When feeding in an open field drive slightly to the right. This helps to see the material feeding onto the ground. To achieve a thinner feedout line increase tractor speed.
Auto Latch
• When disconnecting the mainframe from the three-point linkage unit simply lower the bale feeder onto the ground and the auto latch will unlatch.
• It is very important to know when lowering the feeder onto or off a transport truck/trailer the mainframe will unlatch if the safety strap has been removed. This strap must be removed BEFORE connecting the feeder to a tractor/telehandler.
Chain locking bolt:
Ensure the chain locking bolt is removed before use, replace with the bolt taped on the chain. located below the drive shaft guard. This bolt is used only to stop the chain from moving in transit.
Tyne Installation:
Tynes should be tightened to 700 Newton meters. This is equal to applying 70 KGs to a one-meter bar. When installing tynes in the 3PTL frame, please ensure the bale tynes are installed with the I Beam Profile standing upright like this:
Don’t install like this:
ADJUSTMENTS
Feed Chain
Check the feed chain tension regularly. Tighten if necessary, by adjusting the 4 tensioners. With a bale in the cradle, simply loosen the top tensioner bolt (circled below) slide the tensioner down to take up the chain slack, then re-tighten the bolt. It is important to tension the chains with a bale in the cradle.
OPTIONS
Front Fence
Can be attached to either or both ends of the bale feeder for feeding loose silage. To be used when loading bale feeder with telehandler or tractor loader.
Order Code #7107096
Side Rails
Attaches to the side of the LX105/LM105/ LX104 bale feeder to keep the bale securely in the cradle when feeding on hilly ground.
Order Code: LM105: #710705 | LX105: #7107109
UN LX104: #H00005324
Loader Hitch – Euro/Global
Attaches to LX105/LX104series bale feeder to a front loader with Euro / Global hitch.
Order Code #7107041
Loader Hitch – JCB 530 QF
Attaches to LX105/LX104 bale feeder to a front loader with JCB 530 hitch.
Order Code #7107043
Loader Hitch – Merlo
Attaches to LX105/LX104 series bale feeder to a front loader with Merlo hitch.
Order Code #7107044
Loader Hitch – Weidemann 3006
Attaches to LX105/LX104 bale feeder to a front loader with Weidemann 3006 hitch.
Order Code #7107046
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 #710 7047
Loader Hitch – Plain (JCB Plate)
A plain hitch plate which loader mounts can be attached to.
Order Code #7107048
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
UNROLLA BALE FEEDER
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
