LoadMax Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a HUSTLER TIP 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 5-6, routine servicing on page 7-8, operating instructions on page 9-11 and troubleshooting on page 12.

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

Eye type

2” Swivel Sides Two-piece sides

Tailgate Dual swing

Eye type

2”

Axle size (tandem) 80 x 8 stud walker

Eye type 2” Swivel Sides Two-piece sides

Tailgate Dual swing

Tailgate trip Hydraulic Tipping angle 58º

WARRANTY

(8 Ton | 10 Ton | 14 Ton Tip Trailer)

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.”

WARNINGS

• Take EXTREME CARE when connecting the tow bar to the tractor. Ensure the tractor handbrake is applied before leaving the cab. Ensure the correct size drawbar pin and/or Swift Hitch is used.

• 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 metres of the machine during operation.

• Watch CAREFULLY when driving for over-width and tail-swing 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.

• If the tow bar 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 tow bar or trailed machine at ANY time.

• ALWAYS lift the tow bar to the correct height specified in the ‘Operating Instruction’.

• Take EXTREME CARE when towing over uneven or sloped ground. The angle changes the balance point and could tip the vehicle over. The tractor and trailer manufacturer capacity and angle ratings must be adhered to.

• NO alteration or modification is to be done on this machine unless undertaken or authorised by Hustler. This will void warranty.

• KEEP CLEAR of moving parts of the machine. There are many areas that may pinch a hand, fingers or body parts

• REGULARLY check the machine for signs of wear, stress or damage. ENSURE any parts are repaired/replaced if needed.

• 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 (15) grease points, grease the swivel hitch regularly. If fitted.

• After the first 10 hours of operation check ram 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 damage electrical wiring around the drawbar / tractor area.

• In a salty atmosphere keep grease/oil on the moving items, side hinges, tail gate hinges and latches, head board hinges.

• Regularly check the machine for signs of wear, stress or damage. Ensure any parts are reparied / replaced if needed.

• Long Term Storage, lower deck fully down position this is to keep ram, shafts protected inside ram body.

Grease Points

x1 Swing Hinge

x4 Grease Block for axles

x1 Jack Stand

x1 Tow Eye

x2 Deck Pivots x4 Wheel Bearings

x2 Trunnion Mounts

Break Adjustment

• Brakes are pre-set 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 slighty towards the brake ram and re fit on the nect spline, this is still not enough adjustment, then repeat until adjustment is reached.

Critical Bolt Torque settings

• Axle Wheel Nuts

• M18 std torque to 269NM

• M20 torque to 372NM

Splined Shaft

Brake

Lever

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

DO NOT

• Tow this machine on a slope greater than 12deg.

• Travel with the deck raised unless spreading shingle at very slow speeds’

• Actuate the control levers backward and forwards to ‘free’ the load, as this can cause damage to the trailer.

• Overload the machine.

• Ride on any part of the machine while traveling

• Load above sides unless on flat ground as product may fall, maximum permissible load above sides on flat ground is not more than 600mm..

• Overload your machine, check model specifications for correct loading capacity.

• Exceed 30Kph when loaded, and only 40Kph max when empty.

Tail Gate

1. Swinging the tail gate to the side

a. Release locking arms

b. Unlock swing latch (a)

c. Swing tail gate

2. Spreading with the tail gate

a. Ensure tail gate is shut

b. Remove pivot pin (b)

c. Loop chains trough tail gate hoops (c) at the desired length

d. Begin lifting deck

e. At the desired height, release tail door rams

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT.

Side Removal

1. To swing sides down

a. Loosen top side bolts (a)

b. Swing each side down

2. To remove sides completely

a. Remove capture bolts (b)

b. Slide tynes/bale forks into side lift slots

c. Remove top side bolts (a)

d. Lift out side

a b

Folding Headboard

1. Remove outer pin (c) on both sides

2. Lower headboard forwards

3. Install pin in (d) pin hole

TROUBLE SHOOTING

ISSUE

Deck wont go up

POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

• Hydraulic Hoses not plugged into tractor correctly

• jammed Elevator

• Bent Ram

• Oil flow from tractor too low

Deck wont go down

• Hydraulic Hoses not plugged into tractor correctly

• Bent Ram(s)

• Object jammed under deck

• Clean and plug into tractor correctly

• increase oil flow to 60=80 Litres

• Replace Ram(s)

• Clean and plug into tractor correctly

• replace Ram(s)

• Remove object

Tail Gate wont open.

• Lock pins installed

• Spreading chains set to short

• Remove Lock Pins

• Set spreading chains to correct length

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

NOTES

NOTES

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