Chainless XR1500 Rebaler Instruction Manual

Chainless Rebaler Bale Feeder XR1500

Original Instruction

IMPORTANT Read this manual before operation HUSTLER EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

CONTENTS Introduction................................................................................. 3 Important..................................................................................... 3 Specifications............................................................................. 4 Warranty ...................................................................................... 5 Warnings.................................................................................. 6-7 Maintenance................................................................................ 8 Operational Instructions.....................................................9-10 Mounting Options..................................................................... 10 Adjustments.............................................................................. 11 Options....................................................................................... 12 Trouble Shooting............................................................... 13-14

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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a HUSTLER XR1500 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 6-7, routine servicing on page 8 and trouble-shooting on page 13-14.

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.

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WARRANTY

(Chainless SX105 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.

• A safety rail or painted lines MUST surround the machine by 3 metres, when stationary mounted.

• If the bale feeder is stationary mounted or on a pickup/truck/Ute deck ensure it is SECURLEY FASTENED. • ALL persons must be kept well clear of machine in operation. Only the operator should be within 3 metres of the machine during operation.

• Shut off the tractor or oil supply BEFORE trying to clear feed material or cut strings / net anywhere from around the machine.

• Watch CAREFULLY 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 or slide on the platform.

• BEFORE attempting maintenance or any work, ensure the tractor engine is shut off and no one is near the hydraulic controls.

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WARNINGS CONT. • DO NOT allow any person(s) to ride on the machine at ANY time.

• ALWAYS lift the platform to recommended initial rounds/square feeding position when travelling regardless of with or without a bale.

• 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 warranty.

• Vehicle MUST be operated at low speed when bale feeder is attached. Must be kept low the ground when traveling on a loader or telehandler.

• KEEP CLEAR of moving feed platform. DO NOT use for transportinganything other than a bale.

• KEEP CLEAR of feed rotors. These have sharp points which are needed for teasing the bale.

• ENSURE chain covers are in place when the machine is operating.

Chain may cause pinch point.

WARNING! BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE, ENSURE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF AND NO ONE IS NEAR THE HYDRAULIC CONTROLS

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MAINTENANCE (also do this before initial operation) • Grease all points regularly.

• These are: o 4x main drum bearings (remove yellow/green covers, do not overgrease). o 2x platform pivot bearings (do not over-grease). o Each end of hydraulic cylinder • 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.

• In a salty atmosphere keep grease on parts that are likely to rust. i.e. pins and cylinder shaft.

• If the short chain is replaced or removed, Ensure feed drums are timed correctly as shown.

Note: Top drum tooth should be flush with the centre of the bottom drum star radius. This is very critical, one tooth out on the sprocket will cause the feed to jam in the wiper panel.

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OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS Connecting bale feeder onto tractor/telehandler etc.

• Connect hitch to Chainless XR1500 (with Linkage Frame attached.)

• 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 CHAINLESS SX105 will generally feed these out. They will take a little patience and may need the rotors to be reversed 1-2 turns then forward again • The hydraulic flow should actuate the platform at a smooth, controlled rate, not too jerky or sudden.

• Familiarise yourself with the hydraulic controls on the machine.

Loading Bales Wrapped Bales • For loading wrapped bales - first remove the plastic wrap only.

DO NOT remove string or net-wrap at this stage.

• With the platform fully down, using Hustler SOFTHANDS or bale spikes lift the bale so it just above the platform.

• Remove the net from the bale.

• With the net removed finish lowering the bale onto the platform.

Hay/Straw Bales • Using Hustler SOFTHANDS or bale spikes lift the bale over the platform.

• For hay/straw bales with strings, lower the bale right down onto the platform then remove the strings.

• Knots may be hard to pull out - using a small stick as a grip makes it easier. If they are net wrapped, the bale will need unwrapping before lowering right onto the platform.

• Strings can be cut next to the drums then fold over the bale and tied onto the underside of the platform. The strings can be removed after the bale is feed out 8

Transporting • Lift the platform up sufficiently to cradle the bale securely against the rotors while travelling.

Feeding Out Round Bales • Keep the platform at the recommended ‘ROUNDS’ position - then operate the rotors (using lever 2) to start feeding out.

• As the bale is fed out and the diameter reduces, raise the platform (using lever 1) to keep the bale against the rotors.

• Getting the bale turning is the secret to successful feeding out.

The higher the platform, the better the chance of turning - even the most odd shaped bales.

Square Bales • Lift platform to recommended position shown by decal on the machine.

• When ready to feed, operate the rotors (using lever 2) to start feeding either one ‘biscuit’ at a time or intermittently.

• Most silage bales will tease out nicely. However some hay or straw bales won’t, especially if they were wet when baled. If several ‘biscuits’ are coming off together, lower the platform slightly and/ or reverse the rotors 1 turn then forward 4 turns, reverse, forward, continue.

• Near the end of the bale, lift the platform to help the last bit feed.

MOUNTING OPTIONS A Chainless XR1500 can be mounted many ways.

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Fastened to a Pick up/Truck or Ute deck. (Ensure it is securely fastened.)

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Stationary mounted to the ground for rebaling. A safety rail or painted lines MUST surround the machine by 3 metres, when stationary mounted.

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Using an optional Linkage Frame the Chainless XR1500 can be mounted to the 3 point linkage of a tractor.

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It can also be hitched to a telehandler or loader of a 200hp+ tractor.

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ADJUSTMENTS EASY CLEAN WIPER • Recommended to be cleaned before use, daily or any time of buildup.

• Turn off tractor/telehandler.

• Release both silver end latches of the wiper, let wiper panel slide open.

• Remove excess material.

• Close wiper by pulling bottom of wiper with one hand and pushing the top of wiper panel with other hand. (Keep fingers clear of pinch points).

• Press both latches down into lock position.

ADJUSTING WIPER PANEL • Wiper Panel must be set up as close to the top drum as possible. (this reduces any build-up in the wiper with sticky bales) • Remove front and rear plastic covers.

• Loosen M16 bolts at both ends.

• Slide wiper towards the top drum, to reduce the gap to a minimum. (keep fingers away from pinch points) • Retighten M16 bolts at both ends, (recommended torque 140Nm).

• Latch must be down (locked) when resetting wiper position.

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OPTIONS

Platform Extension For feeding square bales up to 8’ long.

Order Code: SX105 # 7107012

Wiper Extension For feeding into a trough or over a hot wire.

Order Code SX105 # 7107022

LINKAGE FRAME For attaching Chainless SX105 feeder 3 point linkage of a tractor or front of a telehandler Order Code # CHXR1500 LINKAGE FRAME

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TROUBLE SHOOTING General Issues ISSUE

POSSIBLE CAUSE The platform is too high

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Slow down the rotors or lower the platform once the bale has started feeding.

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Super sticky bale

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Wiper not adjusted correctly

Reverse the rotors (no more than 3 revolutions) and then forward again.

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See WIPER PANEL ADJUSTMENT section to set up wiper position.

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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.

Bales coming over the drums

Feed ‘jams’ in the wiper

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

SOLUTION

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Fine chopped bale

Round Bale Issues ISSUE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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Bale on backwards

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Simply unload the bale and pick it up from the other direction and re-load.

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Platform to low

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Rotors going too fast

The platform is not high enough.

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The higher the platform the more weight of the bale is on the rotors. It may be too late if it has taken a gouge out of the bale. Remove the bale and try again. NOTE: Fine chopped bales may fall apart.

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Dirty platform

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If this occurs the platform should be cleaned and silicon sprayed on, as the residue can stop the bale rotating properly

Bale rotates but hay will not feed.

The rotors turn OK but the bale won’t revolve.

Outer layer of the bale separating from the inner layer

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CONT. Square Bale Issues ISSUE

POSSIBLE CAUSE The platform is too high

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Slow down the rotors or lower the platform once the bale has started feeding.

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Bale longer than 6’6

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Purchase the optional extension kit for the platform. Order code: 7107012

Several biscuits coming off at once.

Bales are too long for the platform.

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SOLUTION

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CHAINLESS REBALER BALE FEEDER RX1500

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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