Unrolla SL300X Instruction Manual

Unrolla SL300X Bale Feeder Original Instruction

IMPORTANT Read this manual before operation HUSTLER EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

CONTENTS

Introduction................................................................................. 2 Important..................................................................................... 2 Specifications............................................................................. 2 Warranty ...................................................................................... 3 Warnings...................................................................................... 4 Warnings Cont............................................................................. 5 Maintenance................................................................................ 6 Operational Instructions........................................................... 7 Adjustments................................................................................ 8 Options......................................................................................... 9 Trouble Shooting...................................................................... 11 General Issues.......................................................................... 11

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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a HUSTLER SL300X 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 SL300X bale feeder (500 kg’s) and 1 bale up to 1250kgs.

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WARRANTY

(SL300X 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 senerality 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.”

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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 CAREFULL when driving for over-width and tail-swing when travelling 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

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WARNINGS CONT. • 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 ‘SL300X 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 5

MAINTENANCE (also do this before initial operation) • • • • • • • • • •

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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.

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS Connecting bale feeder onto tractor/telehandler etc.

• Connect hitch (3-point linkage/loader/telehandler) to Unrolla SL300X series bale feeder.

• With the tractor and Unrolla SL300X sitting on level ground adjust the top link so the pin is halfway along the slot.

• Connect the hoses so that: • Lever 1 – lifts platform. (2 small hoses.)

• Lever 2 - rotors feed out. (2 large hoses.)

• The hydraulic flow rate should turn the top rotor 1 turn/2-3 seconds. Many high flow rate tractors have an adjustable control.

Use this to reduce the flow to the required rate. If there is no flow adjustment, simply operate the tractor at low rpm.

• Some bales are just plain difficult for any feeder, however the Unrolla SL300X 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.

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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 to come off thicker 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. Select a higher gear to achieve a thinner feed out line if required.

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.

ADJUSTMENTS Feed Chain Check the feed chain tension regularly. Tighten if necessary, by adjusting the 4 tensioners. With no bale in the cradle, simply loosen the top tensioner bolt (shown below) slide tensioner down to take up the chain slack, then tighten bolt. It is best to tension the chairs with a bale in the chamber.

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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 SL300X bale feeder to keep the bale securely in the cradle when feeding on hilly ground.

Order Code #710705

Loader Hitch – Euro/Global Attaches to SL300X series bale feeder to a front loader with Euro / Global hitch.

Order Code #7107041

Loader Hitch – JCB 530 QF Attaches to SL300X bale feeder to a front loader with JCB 530 hitch.

Order Code #7107043

Loader Hitch – Merlo Attaches to SL300X series bale feeder to a front loader with Merlo hitch.

Order Code #7107044

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Loader Hitch – Weidemann 3006 Attaches to SL300X 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

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TROUBLE SHOOTING General Issues ISSUE Bales not staying in the feeder

The chains won’t turn

POSSIBLE CAUSE Feed bars turning too fast

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Slow down the feed bars they don’t need to turn fast

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Feeding on hill country

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Purchase an optional side bar kit from your nearest Hustler dealer

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A string still left in the bale, wrapping around the shaft causing it to jam

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Remove the string

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Lubricate chain - see Maintenance secti on

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Check hydraulic pressuresee Specification section for recommended pressure

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Feed bale out the other side so it unrolls correctly or pick up feeder from the other end

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Bend feed teeth to a more aggressive angle forwards

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Chains may need lubricating Hydraulic pressure to low

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Chain tensioner is to tight

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Bale on the feeder ‘backwards’

Bale rotates but will not feed

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Safety strap is holding the latch mechanism in safe position

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Remove the safety strap from the bale feeder- Strap is located on the tractor/ telehandler side of the three-point linkage unit

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Fine chopped bale

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Remove the covering Just before lowering the bale onto the platform.

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For very difficult bales, lower bale onto platform and remove the covering around the bale where you can, and collect the rest afterwards.

Three-point linkage unit doesn’t disconnect from the mainframe

Bale starts falling apart after removing the plastic or the net wrap, even when I try removing it carefully.

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SOLUTION

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UNROLLA SL300X BALE FEEDER

Hustler Equipment LTD PO Box 2127, 1416 Omahu Road Hastings, 4153, New Zealand.

Phone +64 6 879 7926 www.hustlerequipment.co.nz

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